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Computer game and method of playing the same

  • US 6,612,501 B1
  • Filed: 07/14/2000
  • Issued: 09/02/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of playing a computer game having a plurality of game features, comprising:

  • providing a first trading card and a second trading card wherein the first trading card has a first code hidden by a first removable coating and a second trading card has a second code hidden by a second removable coating;

    removing the first removable coating from the first trading card;

    inputting the first code into a networked computer program to obtain access to a first game feature of the computer game;

    removing the second removable coating from the second trading card;

    inputting the second code into the computer program to obtain access to a second game feature of the computer game; and

    rendering at least one of the first code and the second code inoperable for subsequent inputting into the computer program.

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