Slot Game Symbol Replacement Feature for Dynamic Winning Combinations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video slot games lack excitement and opportunities for higher winnings, as they often rely on static symbol combinations without dynamic replacement features.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a symbol replacement feature where a 'clone' symbol triggers the evaluation and replacement of adjacent symbols, upgrading lower-ranked symbols to higher-ranked ones, enhancing the potential for winning outcomes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If static symbol combinations are used in video slot games, then the game rules are simple and easy to understand, but the game becomes less exciting and offers fewer opportunities for higher winnings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic symbol replacement where lower-ranked symbols are automatically replaced with higher-ranked symbols during gameplay. This dynamic transformation of symbols increases winning opportunities and game excitement without requiring complex additional game structures, as the replacement occurs within the existing slot game framework
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes a predetermined symbol hierarchy and replacement rules before the game begins. The system pre-defines which symbols can replace which other symbols based on their ranks, allowing the complex replacement logic to be prepared in advance rather than calculated in real-time during gameplay, thus managing complexity efficiently
2Productivity
If symbol replacement features are added to increase winning opportunities, then player excitement and profitability increase, but the game complexity and rule structure become more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of symbol rank values during gameplay by automatically replacing lower-ranked symbols with higher-ranked symbols. This parameter transformation increases the quality of symbol combinations and winning outcomes while the replacement logic follows systematic rules based on pre-defined rank hierarchies, managing the complexity through structured parameter management
3Adaptability or versatility
If clone symbols are introduced to trigger symbol replacement, then the game becomes more engaging with dynamic transformations, but the number of game elements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the clone symbol a multi-functional element that serves both as a regular game symbol for winning combinations and as a trigger for the symbol replacement feature. This universal symbol performs multiple roles without requiring separate trigger symbols, thus increasing game engagement while minimizing the increase in the number of game elements
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AI summary
A slot-type game and a gaming machine configured to present a slot-type game include a symbol replacement feature. A first set of game symbols is displayed. If a replacement symbol triggering event occurs, such as the appearance of at least one replacement symbol, the symbol replacement is triggered. At least two symbols of the first set of symbols, such as two symbols adjacent to the replacement symbol, are evaluated to determine a highest ranking and a lowest ranking symbol. A second set of symbols is then displayed, the second set of symbols comprising the first set of symbols with occurrences of the lowest ranking symbol replaced with the highest ranking symbol.