System and method for providing dynamic and static contest prize allocation based on in-game achievement of a user
US8961319B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/131
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
One aspect of the disclosure relates to providing dynamic and static contest prize allocation based on in-game achievement of a user in an online game in order to encourage players to continue to purchase items to improve their tournament metrics even if they may be unable to improve their tournament rank. For example, calculation of a dynamic prize may comprise for rank x, the player may gain 1 prize unit for every y Glory gained (when Glory may be the measured by the tournament). The y value may increase for lower ranks achieved in the tournament.
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