Method for viral invites as game and discovery mechanic

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8758140
APP PUB NO 20090239666A1
SERIAL NO

12054364

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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.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hall, Gary Redmond, US 14 448
Howard, Joshua Redmond, US 5 505
Howland, Travis Fall City, US 1 126
Thiel, Debra Redmond, US 2 160
Trussel, Bryan Redmond, US 7 527
Van, Linh Woodinville, US 3 268

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