System and method for game players to achieve multiple status levels in a game account from visits to authorized locations

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9928683
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14949054

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A system and method are provided for game players to accumulate points in their personal game account and achieve different hierarchy status levels. Authorized communication-enabled locations are configured with a transmitter device that broadcasts an ID signal unique to the location or a receiver that receives an ID signal unique to a particular player. The players are provided with capability to receive the unique ID signals emitted by the transmitter devices, or to broadcast the ID signal unique to the player for receipt by the receiver in the locations. Point values are assigned to different game-related activities performed by the players at the locations. A game server automatically identifies the player and the particular location upon receipt of a transmission of one of the unique ID signals and automatically credits the player's account with the points assigned to the activities.

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  • SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mound, Andrew Jonathan Atlanta, US 11 35

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