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Zynga

About: Zynga is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Game client & Game design. The organization has 467 authors who have published 334 publications receiving 7127 citations. The organization is also known as: Zynga Inc..


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Patent
07 Jun 2006
TL;DR: In this paper, a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices is described, where a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established.
Abstract: The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices. In some embodiments, a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences according to the group format on the gaming devices while the casino server, or another device, concurrently facilitates interaction between the group members operating the gaming devices. The linked play is terminated according to the group format and a determination is made by the casino server whether the group objective has been achieved. Prizes are awarded via the gaming devices if the group objective was achieved.

542 citations

Patent
28 Jun 2006
TL;DR: In this article, a method for facilitating group play by a team of players associated with a slot club is described, which includes the steps of identifying the team members, identifying a set of rules designated by the team for rewarding the team players when a payout is due to one of the players, detecting a payout due to another player, and rewarding the players in accordance with the rules.
Abstract: A method is disclosed for facilitating group play by a team of members associated with a casino slot club. The method includes the steps of identifying the team members, identifying a set of rules designated by the team for rewarding the team members when a payout is due to one of the team members, detecting a payout due to one of the team members, and rewarding the team members in accordance with the set of rules.

438 citations

Patent
15 Feb 2007
TL;DR: In this paper, a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices wherein players may share and combine outcomes or parts thereof is described, where players may combine outcomes in an attempt to win group prizes.
Abstract: The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices wherein players may share and combine outcomes or parts thereof. In some embodiments, a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences according to the group format on the gaming devices while the casino server, or another device, concurrently facilitates interaction between the group members operating the gaming devices. During the interaction, players may combine outcomes in an attempt to win group prizes. The linked play is terminated according to the group format and a determination is made by the casino server whether the group objective has been achieved. Prizes are awarded via the gaming devices if the group objective was achieved.

339 citations

Patent
26 Sep 2011
TL;DR: In this article, the present disclosure generally relates games and applications in general and in particular to computer-implemented online games playable on mobile devices, and applies to mobile games and their applications.
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates games and applications in general and in particular to computer-implemented online games playable on mobile devices

262 citations

Patent
29 Mar 2005
TL;DR: In this paper, a method for team play of slot machines, including determining a first result corresponding to a first player on a team, determining a second result correspond to a second player, determining whether the second player is on the team, and determining a result based on the first result and the second result if the second players is on team, was proposed.
Abstract: A method for team play of slot machines, including determining a first result corresponding to a first player on a team, determining a second result corresponding to a second player, determining whether the second player is on the team, and determining a result based on the first result and the second result if the second player is on the team. Various embodiments further include awarding comp points to the team based on the play of the first player and the second player. Various embodiments further include joint participation in a bonus round by members of a team.

253 citations


Authors

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NameH-indexPapersCitations
Jay S. Walker14053662018
Geoffrey M. Gelman7517417037
Daniel E. Tedesco6717413566
James A. Jorasch568519564
Moises Goldszmidt3811512628
Magdalena Mik38526330
Steven M. Santisi24364639
Alexandros Ntoulas22593311
Michael D. Downs21231866
Matthew Adam Ocko20451283
Robert C. Tedesco19321418
Katherine Lee19351367
Jay S. Walker17424696
H. Wolters17312042
Stephen C. Tulley15231900
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No. of papers from the Institution in previous years
YearPapers
20211
20195
20182
20177
20169
201534