King.Com received 1 granted patent in H1 2026, focused on Monetization (1).
The patent covers a social notification system designed for match-3 games that automatically alerts friends when players encounter difficulty progressing through levels. This technology enables social rescue mechanics that connect stuck players with their network to encourage engagement.
On the Monetization side, 1 patent centers on a system that automatically detects when a player is struggling to advance in a match-3 game and sends alerts to that player's friends. Rather than treating a failed level as a dead end, the system reframes it as a trigger for social interaction, pulling in outside players who can offer assistance. That connection between difficulty and friend notification creates a loop where the rescue mechanic itself serves as both a way to retain the struggling player and a driver of broader engagement.
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