Graphical user interface for providing gaming and prize redemption capabilities

Abstract

A graphical user interface for allowing play of a game that is “prize-enabled” is disclosed. A frame is shown to include a first display for depicting a current amount of available credits of a particular user based on the user identification code. A second display is provided for depicting a number of prize credits that are currently awarded to the user. Also positioned on the frame is a third display for indicating either a point-to prize credit conversion table, a list of possible prizes, or a list of high scores. The frame is also equipped with links including a select game link for allowing selection of a game to play and buy credits links for purchasing additional game credits. Links are provided for linking to the prize redemption user interface of the prize database server. Positioned in the frame is a game interface that is to be executed.

1 . A method for providing a game interface, comprising:
 providing a display;   executing a game on the display;   indicating on the display, prize credits awarded based on an outcome of playing the game; and   depicting a link on the display for depicting a prize redemption interface adapted to allow use of the prize credits to obtain a prize.