Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A method for incorporating game play into a transaction for the sale of a product or service using a point-of-sale system. The system includes a tablet computer that accepts an order placed by a patron and offers the patron a chance to play a game to earn a discount off of the purchase price. The system includes at least one computer having a memory and processor. The memory includes gaming software that provides game logic for playing and determining an outcome of the game and a database that stores information including games played and patron's performance. The processor accesses the gaming software, transmits to the tablet information pertaining to the game, and adjusts difficulty of winning the game based on patron's performance. The processor determines an outcome and a discount is applied to the purchase price of the product when the outcome is winning.

Abstract: 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.