Konami has 1 granted patent in 1 category: Game Mechanics (1). The patent covers digital card game mechanics that implement zone-restricted card placement rules.
This Game Mechanics patent describes technology designed to add strategic depth to competitive card games through sophisticated placement constraints, applicable to digital versions of titles like Yu-Gi-Oh!.
Konami's Game Mechanics patent establishes a placement system where cards follow different rules depending on their origin within the deck structure. Cards drawn from the Extra Deck can only occupy a limited set of shared zones on the playing field, while those from the Main Deck gain access to additional player-exclusive zones. The patent also covers Composite Monster Cards that shift their placement options dynamically, with face-up cards following one set of zone restrictions and face-down cards following another, introducing additional layers of tactical complexity to gameplay.
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