Providing virtual items configured to facilitate temporary resource requirement reduction in an online game
US9440145B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/822
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for facilitating resource requirement reduction in an online game are disclosed. Instances of resource requirement reduction items may be offered for purchase in an online store associated with the online game. A given resource requirement reduction item may be configured to reduce a type of game action requirements for game actions requested by a player during a corresponding time period subsequent to the activation of the instance of the resource requirement reduction item by the player. The player may activate a purchased instance of the requirement reduction item in the online game to reduce the game action requirements specified in the instance.
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