Electronic Roulette Bonus Wagers with Consecutive-Spin Payouts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing roulette games lack excitement and variety, particularly in terms of wagering options and payout structures.
Innovation Solution
Introduce a roulette game variant with bonus symbols, where players can place bonus wagers on specific zodiac symbols, with payouts determined by consecutive spins landing on corresponding rows.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional roulette wagering options are used, then the game rules are simple and easy to understand, but the player engagement and excitement are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The wagering system is segmented into multiple independent wager types (straight-up, split, street, corner, six-line, dozen, column, odd/even, red/black, and bonus wagers). Each wager type operates independently with its own betting area and payout structure, allowing players to choose from diverse options without complicating the core game mechanics.
Solution Approach 2:
The roulette wheel and betting table are designed to support multiple wagering functions simultaneously. The same wheel spin outcome determines results for all wager types, while the betting table provides unified interfaces for placing various wager types. The system universally handles different bet amounts, wager combinations, and payout calculations through a single integrated game flow.
2Productivity
If single payout structure is used, then the game is easy to operate, but the potential winnings and player excitement are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The payout structure is made dynamic through the bonus wager mechanism. When the ball lands on a bonus number, bonus wagers are automatically paid at enhanced odds, and the bonus feature activates for subsequent spins. This dynamic adjustment of payouts based on game state creates multiple winning opportunities without requiring complex player actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The bonus feature provides continuous payout opportunities across multiple spins. Once activated, the bonus wager remains active and can pay out on subsequent spins until a non-bonus number is drawn, creating a continuous stream of potential winnings that extends beyond single-spin outcomes.
3Duration of action of moving object
If conventional roulette game is played, then the game duration is short and fast-paced, but the player engagement and time spent are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
Players place all wager types including bonus wagers before the spin begins. The system pre-calculates potential outcomes for all wager types based on the drawn number, allowing immediate payout determination without delayed processing or additional actions after the spin completes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback through the payout display that shows winning amounts for each wager type as the wheel stops. The bonus feature activation and subsequent payout opportunities provide continuous feedback loops that extend player engagement across multiple spins while maintaining fast game pace.
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AI summary
An electronic roulette wagering method, apparatus, and computer readable storage which displays a set of twelve bonus symbols. Each of the twelve bonus symbols is associated only with a row of three adjacent numbers. If on each spin of the roulette wheel, the ball lands on one of the associated three numbers, then the wager wins and a payout is made. Typically, a payout on a second (and thereafter) consecutive winning spin is higher than a payout for the first winning spin.