Predefined Wager Packages for Gaming Device Feature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gaming machines limit player control over wagering and provide confusion regarding how to place wagers, as players feel that increasing their wager does not necessarily increase their chances of winning, and the complexity of selecting paylines and wager amounts discourages certain players.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of predefined wager packages that include various game play features such as additional symbols, wild symbols, and bonus games, allowing players to select a package that activates multiple features with a single input, providing a greater level of control and reducing complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If players are allowed to select individual paylines and wager amounts, then players have control over their betting strategy, but the complexity of the wagering process increases and confuses players
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual wagering options (different paylines, symbol functionalities, and package betting features) into predefined wager packages. Each package bundles specific combinations of these features together, allowing players to select a single package rather than configuring each feature individually. This merging reduces the complexity of the wagering interface while maintaining adaptability, as players can still choose from different packages with varying feature combinations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If players increase their wager amount, then they may qualify for additional features, but players feel that increasing wager does not necessarily increase winning chances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by allowing players to select and activate additional symbol functionalities and package betting features before the actual game outcome is determined. When players choose higher-tier wager packages, they pre-activate specific features (such as additional wild symbols, scatter pays, or bonus game triggers) that are then available throughout the game play. This ensures that increased wagers directly translate to enhanced game features and increased winning opportunities, making the value proposition of higher wagers transparent and reliable.
3Productivity
If multiple game features are activated, then winning opportunities increase, but the cost of wagering increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by allowing players to selectively activate only the specific symbol functionalities and package betting features they desire through predefined wager packages. Rather than requiring maximum wagers to access all features, players can choose packages that activate only the features they value, such as activating wild symbol functionality without activating all package betting options. This selective activation allows players to balance their wager amount against the specific winning opportunities they seek, optimizing their betting strategy based on their risk tolerance and game preferences.
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AI summary
A gaming device which includes a plurality of different predefined wager packages. Each predefined wager package is associated with a wager amount or value and includes one or more of a plurality of different game play features. In operation, the gaming device enables players to wager an amount equal to one of the plurality of predefined wager packages available to the player. The game play features associated with the wagered on predefined wager package are activated for one or more plays of a game.