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Specialty within online game

US9242175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2011
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/8094
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Embodiments are presented for executing an online game. One method includes an operation for creating an animation on a game board that is associated with a player. The animation includes a non-player character that delivers an invitation to start a master mission having quests. If the player accepts, an application from the player is received to start the master mission, the application including the selection of a specialty from a plurality of specialties available for the master mission. The method further includes an operation for delivering a quest reward after completing at least one of the quests from the plurality of quests, where the quest reward includes a wearable status item for an avatar of the player in the game board. In addition, a master reward is delivered after the completion of the master mission. The master reward includes the ability to perform game operations associated with the specialty.

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