System and method for granting in-game bonuses to a user
US8821260B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/308
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed herein is technology for providing in-game bonuses to a user's in-game persona. The technology involves virtual items that provide quality-based bonuses and level based bonuses. The technology provides systems and methods for upgrading an item's level and enhancing the item's quality. If an upgrade or enhancement is unsuccessful, the item may be broken and the quality bonuses and level bonuses may be decreased until the item is repaired.
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