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Multi-stage progressive risk mini game

US10406428B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2012
Grant dateSep 10, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3267
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of rewarding players for performing actions with respect to computer-implemented games is disclosed. An action by a user with respect to a computer game is detected. It is identified that the performing of the action by the user qualifies the user to participate in a mini game, the mini game having a plurality of stages. A reward to associate with a winning by the user of a stage of the plurality of stages is determined. The winning by the user of the stage of the plurality of stages is detected. Under certain circumstances, the user is provided with an option to participate in the additional stage of the plurality of stages in exchange for the user not receiving the reward, the additional stage of the plurality of stages being associated with an additional reward, the additional reward being greater than the reward.

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