Method and system for facilitating chance-based in-game virtual item distribution
US9731201B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/807
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for facilitating chance-based in-game virtual item distribution in a video game. A mini-game interface presents a mini-game to a user that has committed to a battle. Prior to instigation of the battle the user participates in a chance-based mini-game that determines awards to be distributed to the user from a set of potential awards. Benefits associated with a determined award are applied to a game entity included in a battle which is to follow the mini-game.
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