Systems and methods to ensure that a threshold game result is possible
US6650952B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/92
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided to ensure that a threshold game result is possible. According to one embodiment, a game condition associated with a game of skill is established. The game of skill may be, for example, a puzzle game (e.g., a word puzzle game or a graphical puzzle game) or an arcade-style game. It is determined that at least one set of possible player inputs during game play will produce at least a threshold game result given the established game condition. The threshold game result may be associated with, for example, prizes provided to players based on game results.
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