Lotterized online gaming with multiple virtual currencies
US8784178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3244
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is an interactive video game having a lotterized aspect incorporated therein. In addition to the traditional interactive video game, instant and future win opportunities are presented to the player throughout the game. The game and win opportunities are played with a plurality of virtual currencies, the virtual currencies comprising credits for purchasing virtual goods in the game play instance, tokens applicable within the game play instance for participating in the real world lottery, and gifts representative of virtual goods exchangeable between players.
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