SHARING PHOTOS OF A GAME BOARD WITHIN AN ONLINE GAME
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
- capturing a photo of a game board within an online game;
modifying the captured photo based on input received from a user associated with the game board; and
sharing the modified photo with one or more players of the online game within a social network that includes the user.
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Abstract
A computer-implemented method and system are described to capture and share photos of a game board within an online gaming environment. In some example embodiments, the method and system includes a photo system that enables players to capture photos of their game boards, such as their decorated game boards, and share these photos with other players within their social network, within their gaming network, within a shared game, and so on. In some example embodiments, the photo system may facilitate the reception of feedback, and display information associated with the feedback along with the photos. In some example embodiments, the photo system may perform one or more actions associated with captured photos.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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capturing a photo of a game board within an online game; modifying the captured photo based on input received from a user associated with the game board; and sharing the modified photo with one or more players of the online game within a social network that includes the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system comprising:
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a capture module that is configured to capture a photo of at least a portion of a player game board within an online game; and an action module, wherein the action module is configured to perform an action associated with the captured photo. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer-readable storage medium whose contents, when executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform operations, comprising:
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identifying within a captured photo of a game board a virtual game item; and displaying an indication to purchase the virtual game item along with the captured photo. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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