Patent ID: 8814701
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: G06F,G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method in a gaming system comprising operating a computer system in the gaming system to perform steps of: receiving from a game server event information relating to game events occurring during game play among a plurality of players conducted by the game server; detecting an occurrence of one or more predetermined game events involving a first player; in response to the occurrence of the one or more predetermined game events, engaging the first player in a dialogue with the gaming system by sending an initial message to the first player relating to the occurrence of the one or more predetermined game events; and receiving a response message from the first player subsequent to sending the initial message to the first player thereby creating a dialogue between the gaming system and the first player, wherein the dialogue between the gaming system and the first player comprises an exchange of messages between the first player and the gaming system, wherein the dialogue includes presenting a comparative analysis of performance of the first player and performance of a second player, wherein the dialogue further includes offering for sale one or more virtual game items for use by the first player during game play.