Progressive Prize Segment Accumulation in Gaming Bonus Rounds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gaming systems lack an engaging mechanism for players to win progressive prizes within a free spin bonus round, as existing slot machine games do not provide sufficient excitement or probability for accumulating multiple progressive prizes.
Innovation Solution
A networked gaming system and method that includes a bonus round with a progressive prize segment feature, where players accumulate different prize segment symbols in a meter zone, with additional free spins added to increase chances of winning, and animations that enhance the gaming experience, allowing players to fill all segments for progressive prize awards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional slot machine games are used, then the game structure is simple, but player engagement and excitement are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The progressive prize is divided into multiple segments that must be accumulated during the bonus round. Each segment represents a portion of the total progressive prize, and players must collect enough segments to trigger the award. This segmentation creates a more engaging gameplay experience while maintaining clear operational rules.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-allocates a bonus round with a predetermined number of free spins when the bonus feature is triggered. During this pre-allocated bonus round, players accumulate prize segment symbols without additional wagering. This preliminary action structure provides excitement and multiple chances to win within a defined framework.
2Reliability
If the probability of winning progressive prizes is increased, then player excitement increases, but the cost to the gaming system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The probability of winning progressive prizes is made dynamic through the bonus round structure. During the pre-allocated free spins, players have multiple opportunities to accumulate segments, effectively increasing their chances compared to traditional single-spin progressives. The system manages cost by limiting the bonus round to a predetermined number of spins and using a fixed allocation of segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of prize availability by making progressive prizes accessible only during the bonus round through segment accumulation. This parameter change allows the system to control the frequency and cost of progressive awards while providing players with enhanced winning opportunities during the bonus feature.
3Reliability
If multiple progressive prizes are made available, then player engagement increases, but the game complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple progressive prizes are segmented into portions that are distributed across different meter zones. Each meter zone tracks accumulation for a specific prize level, and players can see their progress toward each prize. This segmentation allows multiple prizes to be offered without overwhelming complexity, as the accumulation process is standardized across all prizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The bonus round mechanism serves multiple functions: it provides free spins, enables segment accumulation, tracks progress toward multiple different progressive prizes, and determines award eligibility. This universal mechanism handles all prize levels through the same process, reducing overall game complexity despite offering multiple prize options.
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AI summary
A gaming system, apparatus, and method are disclosed providing game players an exciting chance to win any of multiple progressive prizes within a free spin bonus round by accumulating different prize segment symbols which are displayed in a meter zone for each possible progressive prize. Various ways are described to add free spins to the bonus round, making it more exciting by giving the player increased chance to fill all the segments associated with a particular progressive prize, thereby winning the prize.