Two-Game Instant Scratch Ticket With Simultaneous Play Grid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing instant scratch ticket games are too simple and quick, leading to boredom, while extended play tickets are too tedious, and existing innovations either require previous wins for greater awards or guarantee wins at the expense of smaller prizes.
Innovation Solution
A lottery instant scratch ticket game featuring a grid with decreasing symbol boxes, where each box contains either advancement or play symbols, with a guaranteed prize in the final box, and multiple rows with multipliers, allowing for interrelated chances of winning based on symbol sets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional scratch-and-match tickets are used, then the game is quick and simple, but the gameplay becomes boring and lacks engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The ticket is divided into multiple independent game areas (first game area with first set of symbols, second game area with second set of symbols) that can be played separately or in combination. Each game area has its own symbol sets and winning conditions, allowing players to choose different levels of engagement while maintaining simple scratch-off mechanics.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple game areas are combined on a single ticket, with the second game area building upon results from the first game area. The winning symbols from the first game area become input for the second game area, creating an integrated gameplay experience that increases engagement while preserving the instant gratification of traditional scratch tickets.
2Device complexity
If extended play tickets are used, then the gameplay takes longer and is more engaging, but the tickets become too tedious for instant gratification
Solution Approach 1:
The extended gameplay is segmented into discrete game areas that can be completed in sequence. The first game area provides quick results, while the second game area offers additional engagement for players who want to continue. This segmentation allows players to control the time investment while maintaining engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The first game area is played first to establish winning symbols that carry forward to the second game area. This preliminary action sets up the subsequent gameplay, allowing players to quickly assess their standing before committing more time to the second game area, thus maintaining instant gratification while offering extended play options.
3Device complexity
If previous wins are required for greater awards, then the prize structure is simplified, but player excitement and engagement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The prize structure is segmented across two game areas, with each area offering independent winning opportunities. The first game area provides immediate prizes for matching symbols, while the second game area offers additional prizes based on combined results. This segmentation creates multiple excitement points without requiring complex progressive prize structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The prize structures of both game areas are merged, allowing players to win prizes in either or both areas. The combination of results from both game areas creates enhanced winning opportunities and excitement, while maintaining relatively simple prize tables that are easy to understand.
4Ease of operation
If guaranteed wins are provided, then player satisfaction is increased, but the prize structure must offer less frequent larger prizes
Solution Approach 1:
The guaranteed win mechanism is segmented into specific game areas and symbol combinations. Rather than guaranteeing wins across the entire ticket, the design guarantees wins within specific contexts (certain symbol matches in specific game areas), maintaining player satisfaction while preserving the ability to offer larger prizes elsewhere in the prize structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the ticket have different win guarantees. Certain game areas or symbol combinations provide guaranteed wins to satisfy players, while other areas maintain traditional risk-reward structures that enable larger prize payouts. This local differentiation allows the prize distribution structure to remain flexible and attractive.
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AI summary
A method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of physical tickets, wherein each ticket provides one printed grid that is common to two different play and pay methods. The two play and pay methods are performed simultaneously, and provide differing prizes. A highest jackpot prize is offered for only one of the play methods.