WO2001012279A8 - System and method for interactive game-play scheduled based on real-life events - Google Patents

System and method for interactive game-play scheduled based on real-life events

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WO2001012279A8
WO2001012279A8 PCT/US2000/022091 US0022091W WO0112279A8 WO 2001012279 A8 WO2001012279 A8 WO 2001012279A8 US 0022091 W US0022091 W US 0022091W WO 0112279 A8 WO0112279 A8 WO 0112279A8
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life events
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Eric Robert Lavanchy
Anthony Frank Zito
Richard Edward Lamb
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Actv Inc
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Priority to JP2001516619A priority Critical patent/JP2003529397A/en
Priority to AU69027/00A priority patent/AU6902700A/en
Priority to CA002383261A priority patent/CA2383261A1/en
Priority to EP00957401A priority patent/EP1207944A4/en
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Publication of WO2001012279A8 publication Critical patent/WO2001012279A8/en
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Abstract

A method and system for providing on-line game (60) competition are provided. Players (402) select their favorite teams, join with the other fans of the team (50), and compete against players on the opposites team. Teams compete against each other in matches, where matches are based on schedules of real-life events, such as sports schedules or entertainment schedules. Players (402) are grouped with other players associated with their favorite teams, and matches are organized. Varios trivia questions (100) may be presented, and players have a predetermined period to answer the questions. Points may be awarded based on a player's success in competition and the overall teams success in the matches. Further, prizes are awarded based on points received by a player.
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JP2001516619A JP2003529397A (en) 1999-08-13 2000-08-14 Interactive game play system and method scheduled based on actual events
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CA002383261A CA2383261A1 (en) 1999-08-13 2000-08-14 System and method for interactive game-play scheduled based on real-life events
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