System and method for providing a quest from a probability item bundle in an online game
US11484799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2041 |
Classification
- 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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