System and method for awarding prizes in a local edition of an online game
US7690989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/57
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to some embodiments of the present invention a system and method are provided that allow a player of a game to receive at least one prize. The method may include receiving information about at least one merchant, enabling play of a game by a player, determining merchant information to communicate to the player, and providing at least one prize to the player. In some embodiments, the prizes made available to a player (e.g., for selection) may be based on the location of the player, a merchant, or both.
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