Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2010-10-26
Laneau, Ronald (Department: 3714)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a...
C463S016000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07819733
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are provided wherein a reconfiguration rule is not indicated to a player during at least a portion of game play.
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Fincham Carson C. K.
Fincham Downs LLC
Harper Tramar
Laneau Ronald
Walker Digital, LLC
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