Netmarble. has filed a patent for a system that temporarily adjusts outcome probabilities in online games to enhance player experience. The adjustments are triggered by player purchases, increasing the likelihood of further purchases. This innovation aims to boost player engagement and satisfaction in the gaming space. GlobalData’s report on Netmarble gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Adjusting outcome probabilities in online games to favor recent purchasers
A patent application (Publication Number: US20240021050A1) describes a system and method for providing temporary adjustments to the probabilities associated with outcomes of operations performed by players in an online game. The system includes physical computing processors that execute the online game, receive commands from players, and adjust the outcome probabilities based on the player's purchases of virtual items. These adjustments are temporary and revert to the original probabilities after a certain period, with the option to extend the favorable probabilities through additional purchases. The system communicates the adjusted probabilities and the duration of the adjustment to the player, enhancing the gaming experience by offering temporary advantages based on in-game purchases.
Furthermore, the system includes features such as displaying a countdown clock to indicate the remaining duration of the adjusted probabilities, communicating the adjustments to the player before completing the purchase, and extending the favorable probabilities based on additional virtual item purchases. The method involves facilitating the player's purchases within the game to trigger these temporary adjustments, creating a dynamic gaming environment where players can strategically enhance their chances of success through in-game transactions. By providing players with the opportunity to temporarily improve their outcomes through virtual item purchases, the system aims to increase player engagement and satisfaction within the online game space, offering a unique and interactive gaming experience based on adjusting probabilities in response to player actions.
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