Apparatus and method for maintaining game state
US6923721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/32
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for maintaining player's game state (award credits or game pieces) in a gaming environment is disclosed. In particular, the player may restore the game state from previously played games either from the same game device or from another game device. The invention also provides for award redemption of the award credits (or game pieces) earned by a player during game play.
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