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Method and system for managing multiplayer game sessions

US12036478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2022
Grant dateJul 16, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/66
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for managing a game session of a multiplayer game is provided. A request to start a game session of the multiplayer game is received from a first party. The first party is associated with a first category of players of the multiplayer game, and the number of players within the first category is determined. If the number of players within the first category is below a threshold number, an invite is sent to at least a second party associated with the first category. Upon receiving a request to join a game session of the multiplayer game from the at least a second party, a game session of the multiplayer game is started by accepting the request from the first party, and the at least a second party is added to the game session of the multiplayer game.

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