Method and device for continuing an electronic multi-player game, in case of an absence of a player of said game

A multi-player gaming device for continuing a multi-player game in case of an absence of a player participating in said game, comprising:

• a memory,
• a processor being connected to said memory, said processor being configured to run a multi-player game program,
• at least two interfaces being connected to said processor, said interfaces being configured to exchange game data,
• characterized by
• a detector to detect an indication that a player of said multi-player game is absent, and
• a simulation component being connected to said processor, said simulation component being configured to simulate the participation of an absent player on the game, if said absence indication has been detected.

A network multi-player game server capable of continuing a multi-player game, if a participant in said game becomes absent, comprising:

• a memory,
• a processor being connected to said memory, said processor being configured to run a multi-player game program,
• at least one interface connected to said processor, each said interfaces interface being configured to receive and transmit game data, said network multi-player game server being characterized by
• a detector to detect an indication that a player of said multi-player game is absent, and
• a simulation component being connected to said processor, said simulation component being configured to simulate the participation of an absent player, if said absence indication has been detected.