System and method to facilitate moves in a word game

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9669291
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13463741

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A system and method to facilitate moves in a word game includes a game asset distribution module that adjusts the respective distribution weights of letters in a set of alphabet letters. The letters are distributed to players in a word game with a probability proportional to the distribution weights. The game asset distribution module includes an analysis module to analyze the game board, lists of playable words, player skill levels, and relationships of particular letters in word formations. Accordingly, distribution weights of the letters are adjusted in order to facilitate allocation to the player of those letters which will facilitate word formation, ensure at least a minimum playable word experience, and enhance an overall user experience, even amongst players with significantly different skill levels.

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  • ZYNGA INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coker, Michael San Francisco, US 5 8
Dees, Shannon San Francisco, US 1 2
Holme, Kevin Allen, US 23 375
Hurd, Daniel Dallas, US 8 47
Oyhenart, Jessica Dallas, US 5 35
Rouse, Justin Dallas, US 20 228

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