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System and method for providing a quest from a probability item bundle in an online game

US10188951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2017
Grant dateJan 29, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F13/822
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method for providing a quest from a probability item bundle in an online game. The system and method include executing an instance of an online game. The system and method include maintaining inventories of virtual items, and presenting offers to sell probability item bundles. The system and method include associating potential awards in sets of potential awards with different award distribution probabilities. The system and method include receiving activation requests from users for purchased probability item bundles. The system and method include stochastically selecting one of the potential awards in accordance with the award distribution probabilities and providing access to a first quest in an online game in accordance with the selected award.

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