Slot Machine with Predictive Notice and Flush Features
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current slot machines lack strategic elements and fail to provide players with actual or perceived advantages, leading to a need for innovative game play modes that enhance player experience and casino profitability.
Innovation Solution
An electronic slot machine with a data processor, display, and user interface that includes features like the Notice feature for predicting wins or losses, the Flush feature for discarding losing cycles, and the Do-Over feature for replaying unsatisfactory cycles, along with optional skill-based and social features, which can be activated and adjusted to maintain a constant payout rate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional slot machine game play is used, then the game is simple to operate, but it lacks strategic elements and player engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-determines results for future cycles and stores them in memory before the player actually plays those cycles. This allows the Notice feature to show players information about upcoming wins or losses, providing strategic advantage without requiring complex real-time calculations during gameplay.
Solution Approach 2:
The Notice feature acts as an intermediary between the predetermined results and the player. It translates the pre-determined win/loss information into player-friendly visual or audio notifications, bridging the gap between the complex backend result determination and simple player interaction.
2Adaptability or versatility
If results are predetermined and stored in memory, then player advantage is provided, but memory resources are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the essential information needed for player advantage - specifically whether the next cycle will be a win or loss - and stores only this binary outcome in memory. This minimal extraction provides player advantage while consuming minimal memory resources, avoiding the need to store complete reel configurations or detailed payout structures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the Notice feature informs players of wins, then player engagement increases, but casino profitability may decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the payout rate based on the activation of the Notice feature. When the Notice feature is activated and provides players with win information, the system automatically modifies payout parameters to maintain the desired casino profit margin, balancing player engagement with revenue protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback control where the activation status of the Notice feature is monitored and used to adjust payout rates in real-time. This closed-loop feedback ensures that player engagement enhancements through the Notice feature do not erode casino profitability, as the system automatically compensates by adjusting economic parameters.
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AI summary
A slot machine device providing a unique operation, payout scheme, and structure. This slot machine provides optional, unique game play features. These features may include a Notice feature which informs a player if the next cycle will be a win or a loss; a Flush feature allowing a player to discard a losing cycle; a Do-Over feature, allowing a player to replay a cycle if they do not like the results of the prior cycle; a skill-based feature that requires the player to display an element of skill; and a social feature that requires the player to perform a social task. These features may be turned on and off, and the slot machine may be configured to automatically adjust a payout option depending on what features are activated.