Rewards-Based Gaming System with In-game Ordering

摘要

A rewards-based gaming system includes, in some embodiments, a gaming server, a rewards server, and a database server and integrates with the existing food or merchandise sales system of a business establishment. Patrons of the business have the opportunity to play a game, on an appropriately configured computing device, from a selection of games. Playing a game provides the player-patron with a chance to win rewards points, which can be electronically redeemed for prizes, using the same computing device. Game credits for playing games that are not free can be purchased for cash, cryptocurrency, or obtained in exchange for rewards miles or third-party loyalty points. The system also provides customers the ability to remotely order food and drink (e.g., using periodic reminders) delivered to the customer at an identified location, while playing a game on an electronic device that is fixed at a location or a handheld device.