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Rankings information encourages online gameplay and competition
among players. Games report scores that are used to establish the top-
ranked players in a given game, a player's statistics (such as scores
and standings in a game), and proximity rankings (a player's ranking
in relation to other players).
B.3.2 In-game Connected Gameplay Features
SNAP Mobile facilitates multiplayer gaming through:
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Head-to-head connected gameplay. SNAP Mobile provides peer-to-
router-to-peer game sessions in which users can play against one
another from beginning to end. These games are well-suited for
challenges and matchmaking.
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Versatile matchmaking, which offers ways for users to find and
compete against one another. In Challenge mode, one player requests
a specific opponent; in Random mode, users automatically join
any available gameroom to play against other users in that room;
in Join mode, a player joins a specific gameroom and lobby;
in Sort Start mode, a configurable load balancer places users in
gamerooms.
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Lobbies and gamerooms, which offer places for users to meet, chat,
and engage in gameplay. Lobbies contain gamerooms where game
playing takes place.
Cross-operator connected gameplay increases the user base, pro-
viding customers with more opportunities for online gameplay and
messaging. Cross-operator gameplay may be restricted by some oper-
ators.
B.3.3 Out-of-game Community Features
SNAP Mobile facilitates user interactivity through community features
that are accessible to users from outside:
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A single unique user identity is used for logging in to the web
community and the games.
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News and events inform community members about new activities
and upcoming community events.
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Moderated message boards let users write messages on game and
community-related topics to foster community interaction. The mes-
sage board content
is screened by a community moderator
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