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WO2002011839A2
WO2002011839A2 PCT/GB2001/003436 GB0103436W WO0211839A2 WO 2002011839 A2 WO2002011839 A2 WO 2002011839A2 GB 0103436 W GB0103436 W GB 0103436W WO 0211839 A2 WO0211839 A2 WO 0211839A2
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user
selection
items
game
data items
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PCT/GB2001/003436
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Steven John Donovan
Paul Kelly
John Alfred Donovan
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Injini Limited
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Publication of WO2002011839A3 publication Critical patent/WO2002011839A3/fr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F3/00—Board games; Raffle games
    • A63F3/08—Raffle games that can be played by a fairly large number of people
    • A63F3/081—Raffle games that can be played by a fairly large number of people electric
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/40—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterised by details of platform network
    • A63F2300/407—Data transfer via internet

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  • This invention relates to (an interactive) game which may be provided on a website.
  • the present invention seeks to mitigate these disadvantages.
  • apparatus for playing a game comprising means for generating a first selection of data items from a stored master list of data items, means for displaying the first selection of items to a user, means for a user to indicate a second selection of the displayed items, and means for comparing the second selection with a pre-determined ranking of the data item.
  • the second selection may be compared using one of a plurality of sets of rankings stored in relation to the master list, the set being chosen in accordance with a category presented to the user.
  • the apparatus may include means for selecting the category from a stored list of categories.
  • the apparatus may include means for limiting the time available to the user to make the second selection. This could be provided by, for example, an online countdown clock. This puts the user under pressure and thereby adds to the general suspense and excitement.
  • the apparatus may include means for the user to register to play the game.
  • the apparatus may comprise a website. This may be a dedicated website or the game may be provided as a content filler on, for example, a search engine, Internet Service Provider, portal or themed website.
  • the game could be provided with an advertising banner on a website to provide interactive promotion.
  • the apparatus may comprise a networked terminal, or alternatively a stand alone terminal.
  • physical terminals for playing the game can be provided at, for example, licensed premises.
  • the apparatus may include means for transmitting data to and from the user using any suitable receiver, such as, for example, TV sets, and/or mobile telephones, including WAP technology.
  • any suitable receiver such as, for example, TV sets, and/or mobile telephones, including WAP technology.
  • the user may participate interactively with the game being transmitted through the "ether" (for example by satellite), and/or carried by cable and/or telephone lines.
  • a specific embodiment according to the invention comprises a website based "skill with prizes" challenge.
  • an Internet user would be required to register on the website by providing their e-mail address and a password, the combination of which would thereafter serve as their unique login I.D. In return, they may be allowed initially to participate for free.
  • suitable topics could be sport, pop music, television programmes, movies, pets, politics.
  • suitable topics could be sport, pop music, television programmes, movies, pets, politics.
  • subjects for the user to choose from, or alternatively which may be selected automatically for them, perhaps at random.
  • a subject could be "Heavyweight Boxers".
  • the user is presented with a list of items relevant to the chosen subject, for example in this case a list of the names of famous heavyweight boxers.
  • the number of items in the list may vary, up to any suitable number, for example eight.
  • the user is also presented with categories which relate to the subject. For example, for the subject of heavyweight boxers, the categories could be "Punching Power" or "All Time Greats".
  • the user attempts to match decisions already pre-determined by qualified experts in the relevant subjects. For example, the user may select, using tick boxes, half of the items (boxers 7 names) in accordance with each of the categories. Different items in the list can be selected for each category. As an alternative the user might be asked to rank each of the items according to the category.
  • the list of items (boxers 7 names) presented to the user for that subject has been selected from a larger master list of items.
  • AH the items in the master list have already been ranked for each category by an expert panel, or alternatively using polls of public opinion. Any category in a subject area which is capable of being ranked according to expert or public opinion is suitable for inclusion.
  • a specially designed computer program may eliminate any element of chance in the combination of the items appearing together on each instance of the game being played.
  • the program process can ensure that some combinations of items are not easier to assess than others.
  • Each combination of items would be subjected to the computer process which will either accept or reject the combination, dependent on criteria designed to ensure an equal level of skill for each game. This would be repeated until a combination is accepted and is then presented to the user. Consequently, all users would have to exercise genuine skill in respect of each and every instance.
  • Each instance of the game may be provided with a unique I.D. code.
  • some items in the master lists would be certain winners/losers, i.e. those items ranked top and bottom in any category.
  • An instance of the game which contained a number of these certain winners/losers would be easier for the user to complete than a game in which all the items were drawn from the middle rankings.
  • setting a skill level for the game will determine which combination of items the program process would accept or reject.
  • the embodiment includes an "instant win" facility, which calculates the points based upon the user's selection when compared with the rankings for the individual items stored for that category. The total score is displayed to the user. Prizes may be presented to the user for achieving a specified score, for example in the form of cash, points or limited free participation.
  • a "stick or bust" format could allow the user to choose whether to continue or to keep the prizes already obtained.
  • the embodiment includes means to provide an audible sound effect when the user achieves a particular score.
  • the embodiment also includes means for the user to select to view the correct answers online, which may be in return for payment.
  • the user may be allowed to participate on a "pay-per-play" basis.
  • the user would deposit a minimum amount by credit card over a secure encrypted server into a secure online account held for the user on the website, which they could then access using the unique login I.D.
  • the deposited funds could be held as cash or converted into points.
  • "Pay-per-play" fees might then be drawn from the account. Prizes awarded when a challenge is successfully completed could be credited to the same account, and penalties may be deducted from the account for poor performance in the challenge.
  • Online loyalty points might be used wholly or partially as an awards currency.
  • One or more share out prize levels might be offered, in which event all users qualify for any such share out prize would receive an equal share of the relevant cash or points.
  • Rankings provided by individual experts in relation to the lists can be entered and merged to form rankings for the master list by, for example, averaging out (and possibly rating) the opinions of the qualified experts.
  • the embodiment may include means for providing audio and/or visual presentations on the website simultaneously with the instance of the game.
  • the embodiment may include a facility whereby the user can select any of the items displayed and will be transferred to an associated web page, for example one which contains details of associated merchandise.
  • a website may be a multi-subject website.
  • a player or players visiting the website can be provided with a "pot luck" option whereby the subject chosen would thus be chosen at random.
  • the game could be played via an interactive television commercial.
  • An insert for the game would appear on the screen during the commercial, and the user would click on this insert to participate.
  • the general format of the game would then be as described previously.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil permettant de jouer à un jeu et comprenant une unité destinée à produire une première sélection d'articles de données à partir d'une liste maîtresse stockée d'articles de données, une unité servant à afficher une première sélection d'articles pour un utilisateur, une unité permettant à un utilisateur d'indiquer une seconde sélection d'articles affichés, ainsi qu'une unité destinée à comparer la seconde sélection avec un classement prédéterminé des articles de données.
PCT/GB2001/003436 2000-08-03 2001-07-31 Jeu WO2002011839A2 (fr)

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GB0019091A GB0019091D0 (en) 2000-08-03 2000-08-03 A game
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EP0934765A1 (fr) * 1998-02-09 1999-08-11 CANAL+ Société Anonyme Système de jeux interactif
US5964660A (en) * 1997-06-18 1999-10-12 Vr-1, Inc. Network multiplayer game
US6061656A (en) * 1995-10-06 2000-05-09 Pace; Michael Computer-based trading card system and method

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US6061656A (en) * 1995-10-06 2000-05-09 Pace; Michael Computer-based trading card system and method
US5790201A (en) * 1996-08-08 1998-08-04 Antos; Jeffrey David Television and computer capability integration
US5964660A (en) * 1997-06-18 1999-10-12 Vr-1, Inc. Network multiplayer game
EP0934765A1 (fr) * 1998-02-09 1999-08-11 CANAL+ Société Anonyme Système de jeux interactif

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