Non-deterministic Jackpot Triggering via Seed-based Submission
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing jackpot awarding systems in gaming venues face issues where player engagement drops after a jackpot is awarded due to perceived diminished chances of winning, and conversely increases as the jackpot approaches a known upper limit, leading to unpredictable player behavior.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for determining a jackpot trigger value using current jackpot trigger parameters and contribution parameters to generate a submission value, where the submission value is randomly generated using a seed value from the contribution parameters, allowing for a non-deterministic jackpot award that can be mapped to a defined set of values corresponding to a desired hit rate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mystery jackpot uses a randomly selected trigger value from a known prize range, then the jackpot awarding appears random and exciting, but player engagement fluctuates based on perceived chances of winning after previous awards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the submission value generation system) between the contribution parameters and the jackpot trigger determination. This intermediary uses contribution parameters as seeds to generate submission values that are then compared against trigger values, creating a buffered relationship that decouples direct visibility of the triggering mechanism while maintaining fairness and randomness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes parameters by using contribution parameters (such as contribution amount, timing, or game-specific data) as seed values to generate varying submission values. This parameter transformation ensures that each contribution opportunity has a unique randomized outcome, preventing pattern recognition while maintaining statistical fairness.
2Productivity
If the jackpot trigger value is determined from a defined set of values with mapping to desired hit rate, then the jackpot frequency can be controlled, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the jackpot trigger determination into distinct components: contribution parameters are separated and used as seeds, which then generate submission values through a randomized process. The trigger values are segmented into a defined set with specific mapping relationships to desired hit rates. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component while maintaining overall system control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic behavior by allowing the submission value to be randomly generated based on contribution parameters rather than being fixed. The mapping between trigger values and desired hit rates provides dynamic control over jackpot frequency without requiring complex real-time calculations, as the randomness and predefined mappings work together to achieve the desired productivity.
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AI summary
A jackpot triggering method comprising: determining a jackpot trigger value from a current value of at least one jackpot trigger parameter; generating a submission value in response to receipt of a contribution associated with a gaming device participating in the jackpot, by using a value of at least one contribution parameter associated with the contribution as a seed value to randomly generate the submission value; and making a jackpot award if the submission value corresponds to the jackpot trigger value.