Game with an area of effect for structures impacting a surrounding area

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10814225
APP PUB NO 20160038836A1
SERIAL NO

14920752

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Users may build structures having an area of effect surrounding the structure in a game as a result of in-game actions. In-game actions may include building an instance of a structure controlled by a user. The structure may have an associated area of effect configured to impact at least one of resource accumulation, structure properties, and event frequency within the area of effect. The area of effect may be presented on a map with information relating to its impact. The area of effect may impact the cost of building other buildings therein, the rate at which resources are accumulated therein, the defensive ratings of other buildings therein, the effectiveness of other buildings therein in carrying out an intended functionality, and the frequency at which various positive or negative events occur therein. Some buildings can only be built within the area of effect of a specific other building.

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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC209 REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY REDWOOD CITY CA 94065

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Sellers, Michael Pacifica, US 18 132

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