Spinning Game With Parallel Circular Regions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional electronic slot machines and games obscure symbols during spinning, leading to user dissatisfaction as they feel the algorithm is 'hiding' information, prompting a need for an interactive game where symbols remain visible throughout the spinning process.
Innovation Solution
The system and method involve spinning circular-shaped regions with visible symbols that spin on a plane parallel to the display screen, allowing users to see symbols prior to, during, and after spinning, with the option for different speeds, staggered starts, and varied stopping times, and the possibility of special symbols like wild cards or multipliers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional wheel-reel slot machines spin wheels perpendicular to the user line of sight, then the spinning animation is dynamic and engaging, but the user cannot see symbols that are on the opposite side of the wheel, leading to a feeling that information is being hidden
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the spinning dimension from perpendicular to the screen (traditional) to parallel to the screen. This dimensional change allows all symbols to remain visible throughout the spinning animation, eliminating the information loss problem while maintaining the engaging spinning effect.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses multiple concentric circular regions that are copies of the same symbol set, arranged in different dimensions. This allows the game to maintain visibility of all symbols while providing multiple layers of interaction and winning combinations.
2Reliability
If electronic slot machines use pre-defined symbol arrangements to determine wins, then the game rules are simple and clear, but users feel the algorithm is hiding which symbols will appear
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays all symbols in their final positions before the spinning animation begins. This preliminary display allows users to see exactly which symbols will be part of the outcome, eliminating the feeling that the algorithm is hiding information, while still maintaining the excitement of the spinning animation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent provides continuous visual feedback by displaying all symbols throughout the spinning process. Users can see the symbols moving and can predict the outcome, creating a transparent feedback loop that enhances perceived fairness while maintaining engagement.
3Productivity
If multiple concentric circular regions spin at different speeds and times, then the game becomes more engaging and exciting, but the game rules and outcome determination become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the spinning system into multiple independent concentric circular regions, each capable of spinning at different speeds and times. This segmentation allows for complex, engaging spinning patterns while maintaining clear individual symbol visibility and straightforward winning line determination in each region.
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AI summary
Described herein are electronic game devices that display a center region, and circular-shaped regions surrounding the center region. The circular-shaped regions, as well as the center region, contain various symbols. The circular-shaped regions spin around the center region for various amounts of time such that the entirety of each circular-shaped region is visible while the circular-shaped regions spins. When the circular-shaped regions stop spinning, if the symbols are located in pre-determined winning positions, an action occurs such as a user winning points.