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Method and interface for network gaming

DC
  • US 8,740,695 B2
  • Filed: 09/14/2012
  • Issued: 06/03/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for providing a game interface for a multi-player game accessible over a wide area network by a plurality of users, comprising the steps:

  • transmitting an identification of a user over a wide area network to a database server;

    retrieving a number of units for use in playing the multi-player game and associated with the user from the database server;

    executing the multi-player game on a display interface;

    indicating on the display interface the number of units associated with the user during the executed game;

    updating on the display interface the number of units granted to the user based on a game activity of the user during the executed game;

    providing an executable link on the display interface for facilitating redemption of the units based on a selection of an item by the user other than for playing the executed game; and

    deducting from the number of units associated with the user the specified number of units responsive to the redemption of the units by the user.

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