Abstract: A game simulation based on the game of bingo is provided as a service by a server computer with which game servers can communicate and offers methods to create, operate, and return results of bingo games. Objects that conform to predefined data formats and represent components and operators of bingo games can be transmitted between game servers and the service and store these objects in association with the operators. Thus, the game server can use the service and its bingo game simulations to resolve the chance and related skill events in the game server's game environment with methods compliant with Class II Gaming.

Abstract: An interactive avatar is disclosed. This avatar is an animated character created by a user and is capable of carrying out the user's instructions, both in real time and as a predefined script, in applications such as computer screens (“desktops”) or smartphones. The avatar exists in one place at a time, and may freely move to the applications of other willing participants. While the acts are essentially harmless, other users have the ability to restrict or control the actions allowed on their applications, as well as to reverse the effects of others' avatars.