Unlockable Bonus Game Selection System
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wagering game terminals lack diversity and excitement, as players are limited to a single bonus game or static bonus games, leading to decreased player engagement and profitability for operators.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows players to select from multiple sets of bonus games, with some games or features temporarily locked, which can be unlocked by achieving certain conditions or milestones, and updates can be downloaded from a central location, either on demand or at scheduled times, to provide continuous new content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If players are limited to a single bonus game or static bonus games, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but player engagement and entertainment value deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The bonus game system is segmented into multiple distinct bonus games (first bonus game, second bonus game, etc.) that can be independently selected and played. Each bonus game can have its own rules, features, and unlockable content, allowing players to experience variety without requiring a single complex monolithic game system.
Solution Approach 2:
The bonus game system transitions from static to dynamic through the unlocking mechanism. Bonus games and features within bonus games can be locked initially and unlocked as players progress, achieve milestones, or meet specific conditions. This dynamic structure provides ongoing variety and adaptation without requiring all games to be simultaneously available.
2Adaptability or versatility
If bonus games are updated frequently from a central location, then player engagement and content freshness are improved, but loss of time for downloading and system reliability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
Bonus games and update content are prepared and staged in advance at a central location before being made available to terminals. Updates can be pre-loaded or queued for download during off-peak times or when terminals are idle, reducing the impact on player experience and minimizing disruption to game play.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables automatic updating of bonus games at the terminal level. Terminals can autonomously check for updates, download new bonus game content, and install updates without requiring manual intervention from operators or players, thereby reducing downtime and maintaining continuous availability of fresh content.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple bonus games are made available simultaneously, then player engagement and entertainment value are improved, but device complexity and operational difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The availability of multiple bonus games is made dynamic through the unlocking system. Rather than presenting all bonus games simultaneously, the system progressively reveals and enables bonus games based on player progress, achievements, or specific triggers. This dynamic approach maintains ease of operation by limiting visible options while providing long-term variety through progressive disclosure.
Data Source
AI summary
Method and system are disclosed for allowing players at wagering game terminals to select entire sets of bonus games instead of a single bonus game upon occurrence of a certain randomly selected basic game outcome. One or more of the bonus games or sets of bonus games may be temporarily unavailable or “locked” to the player. The player may unlock the bonus games or sets of bonus games by acquiring certain game assets, reaching certain game milestones, and/or exceeding certain wagering levels. The unlocked games may reveal credits, prizes, progressives, basic and/or bonus game updates, or additional bonus games, some of which may also be locked. The updates and additions may already be present in the wagering game terminals or they may be downloaded from a central location. The player may retain the locked and unlocked statuses of the bonus games across multiple wagering game sessions and/or wagering game terminals.