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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2008
Gary Hall, Redmond, WA (US);
Debra Thiel, Redmond, WA (US);
Travis Howland, Fall City, WA (US);
Linh Van, Woodinville, WA (US);
Bryan Trussel, Redmond, WA (US);
Joshua Howard, Redmond, WA (US);
Gary Hall, Redmond, WA (US);
Debra Thiel, Redmond, WA (US);
Travis Howland, Fall City, WA (US);
Linh Van, Woodinville, WA (US);
Bryan Trussel, Redmond, WA (US);
Joshua Howard, Redmond, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for methods of providing a gaming experience including an in-game viral invite mechanic. In accordance with the present system, inviting others to join in the playing of a game is an objective of the game itself. Thus, a user is encouraged by the game to invite his or her friends, who are in turn encouraged to invite their friends, etc., so that a game may cascade pyramid-fashion to a potentially huge viral fan-out.