Apparatus and method for maintaining game state

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2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Walberg, Teresa (Department: 3713)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Suspension or restoration

C463S016000, C463S018000, C463S020000, C463S021000, C463S025000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06923721

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for maintaining player's game state (award credits or game pieces) in a gaming environment is disclosed. In particular, the player may restore the game state from previously played games either from the same game device or from another game device. The invention also provides for award redemption of the award credits (or game pieces) earned by a player during game play.

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