Slot Machine Dynamic Scatter Symbol Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional slot machines lack an entertainment feature that provides an additional payout mechanism beyond traditional paylines and scatter symbols, limiting player engagement and variety in gameplay.
Innovation Solution
A slot machine structure and method that randomly selects a scatter object symbol, rearranges symbols on a payline, and awards payouts based on the combination of rearranged symbols, with the scatter object symbol being set as a scatter symbol when a predetermined number is reached, allowing for payouts irrespective of the payline and providing a separate display area for the scatter symbol.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional slot machine payout mechanisms are used, then the basic gaming function is maintained, but player engagement and entertainment value are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic scatter symbol determination where the scatter symbol is randomly selected and determined during the game play, rather than being fixed beforehand. The game controller dynamically determines a scatter object symbol from multiple symbols and rearranges symbols based on this dynamically determined scatter object, creating varied payout opportunities and enhancing player engagement through unpredictable gameplay variations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If scatter symbols are fixed beforehand, then the game control is simple, but the entertainment characteristic and player engagement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the game controller determine a scatter object symbol before the final symbol arrangement. The scatter object symbol is determined in advance, and then symbols are rearranged based on this pre-determined scatter object. This preliminary determination enables the system to prepare payout strategies beforehand while maintaining flexibility in the actual symbol arrangement, balancing complexity management with entertainment value enhancement.
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AI summary
A scatter object symbol is randomly selected among plural symbols. The symbols are rearranged. A payout determined by a combination of the symbols rearranged on a payline is awarded. When a predetermined number or more of the scatter object symbols are rearranged, the scatter object symbol is set as a scatter symbol. It is notified contents of a payout determined on the basis of the scatter symbol and the corresponding payout is awarded.