Selectively Volatile Wager Outcomes in Bingo Gaming Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic gaming machines struggle to implement volatility options with real consequences when presenting bingo game outcomes through simulated spinning reel game facades, particularly in class II gaming machines.
Innovation Solution
The system provides selectively volatile wager outcomes by allowing players to select volatility options for feature bingo games, which impact the probability and amount of rewards in both the feature bingo game and its associated simulated spinning reel game.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If volatility options are implemented in class II bingo gaming machines with simulated spinning reel facades, then player engagement and reward variability are improved, but the complexity of the game system and outcome determination increases
Solution Approach 1:
The game system is segmented into two distinct layers: a primary bingo game layer and a secondary simulated spinning reel layer. Each layer operates with its own independent outcome determination process. The primary game uses traditional bingo number generation and card matching, while the secondary game uses simulated reel spinning with volatility-based outcome determination. This segmentation allows volatility options to be implemented without fundamentally altering the core bingo mechanics, thus managing complexity while adding adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The simulated spinning reel game facade serves multiple functions: it provides visual entertainment through animation, delivers additional reward opportunities through bonus outcomes, and implements volatility options without requiring separate physical hardware for each volatility level. The same simulated reel display can adapt to different volatility settings by adjusting the probability algorithms, making the system multi-functional and versatile.
2Adaptability or versatility
If volatility options affect actual bingo game outcomes, then reward probability and amount variability are improved, but the randomness and fairness determination becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
A volatility parameter acts as an intermediary between the player's volatility selection and the actual game outcome determination. When a player selects a volatility level, this parameter modifies the probability distribution of the simulated spinning reel outcomes without directly altering the underlying bingo number generation. The intermediary layer ensures that fairness is maintained in the primary bingo game while allowing controlled variability in the secondary reward layer.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the probability parameters of the simulated spinning reel game based on the selected volatility option, rather than changing the fundamental bingo game mechanics. High volatility options increase the probability of bonus outcomes and larger rewards in the simulated reel layer, while low volatility options provide more frequent smaller wins. These parameter adjustments are transparent and programmable, allowing for verified fairness in the primary game while delivering the desired reward variability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If simulated spinning reel games are used to present bingo outcomes, then player engagement is improved, but the alignment between actual bingo results and displayed outcomes may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using the simulated spinning reel game to determine the actual bingo outcome (which would compromise fairness), the invention inverts the relationship: the primary bingo game determines the actual outcome first, and then the simulated spinning reel game is configured to match and present that outcome. The reel simulation becomes a presentation layer that reflects the predetermined fair bingo result, maintaining outcome alignment while providing enhanced player engagement through the entertaining facade.
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AI summary
A bingo gaming system, machine, and method include a main bingo game, a feature bingo game, a main reel game associated with the main bingo game, and a feature reel game associated with the feature bingo game. The main reel game simulates outcomes of the main bingo game. The feature reel game simulates outcomes of the feature bingo game. A feature bingo game may be triggered by a main bingo game outcome. Before the feature bingo game begins, a player may be given an opportunity to select a volatility option for the feature bingo game. The volatility selection may impact the probability of winning the feature bingo game (and/or feature reel game), as well as the reward(s) associated with winning the feature bingo game (and/or feature reel game).