Patent ID: 9286758
Filing Date: 2016-03-15
CPC Classification: G06Q,G07F

Claim Text:
1. A method of operating a gaming system, said method comprising: detecting, via at least one of one or more electronic processors of the gaming system, that a non-wagering activity is performed separate from a wagering game; determining, via at least one of the one or more electronic processors, that a progression requirement for a persistent-state game is fulfilled via the non-wagering activity; and after determining that the progression requirement is fulfilled, setting a progression limit in the persistent-state game until wagering game activity is performed in the wagering game via a wagering game machine, wherein the progression limit restricts additional progress for the persistent-state game in a wagering game session until the wagering game activity is performed, and wherein the wagering game machine includes a value input device configured to receive a monetary value for placement of wagers on one or more casino wagering games.