Mark Kirschner

US Patent:

6468155, Oct 22, 2002

Filed:

May 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/851270

Inventors:

David F. Zucker - New York NY
Leigh Zarelli - New York NY
R. Montrose Graham - New York NY
Mark L. Kirschner - Maplewood NJ
Sarah F. Davies - Wilmington DE
V. Maximillian Garcia - New Haven CT
Eric Berlin - Maplewood NJ
William B. Feehan - Princeton Junction NJ
Richard Mass - New York NY
Derek J. Murphy - South Orange NJ

Assignee:

Skillgames, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A63F 1300

US Classification:

463 23, 463 29, 463 42

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided to facilitate games of skill for prizes played via a communication network. According to one embodiment, a potential game to be played at a remote player device via a communication network is determined. The potential game is evaluated to estimate an amount of player skill required to play the potential game, the evaluation being performed based on a sample of player performance information. The potential game is also evaluated to determine an ability of an automated game playing device to play the potential game. The potential game is modified if (i) the amount of player skill required is unacceptable or (ii) the ability of the automated game playing device is unacceptable.