Patent Grant
10478719
Embodiments of the present invention relate to providing a retail product to a consumer and, in particular, to methods for providing a retail product for interfacing with interactive devices in one or more venues.
Games, play structures and other similar entertainment systems are well known for providing play and interaction among children and adults. A wide variety of commercially available play toys and games are also known for providing valuable learning and entertainment opportunities for children, such as role playing, reading, memory stimulation, tactile coordination and the like.
However, there is always a demand for more exciting and entertaining games and toys that increase the learning and entertainment opportunities for children and stimulate creativity and imagination.
The present invention provides a unique system and method of multi-media game play carried out utilizing an interactive “wand” and/or other tracking/actuation device to allow play participants to electronically and “magically” interact with their surrounding play environment(s). The play environment may either be real or imaginary (i.e. computer/TV generated), and either local or remote, as desired. Optionally, multiple play participants, each provided with a suitable “wand” and/or tracking device, may play and interact together, either within or outside one or more play environments, to achieve desired goals or produce desired effects within the play environment.
In accordance with one embodiment the present invention provides an interactive play system and wand toy for enabling a trained user to electronically send and receive information to and from other wand toys and/or to and from various transceivers distributed throughout a play facility and/or connected to a master control system. The toy wand or other seemingly magical object is configured to use a send/receive radio frequency communication (SRRF) protocol which provides a basic foundation for a complex, interactive entertainment system to create a seemingly magic interactive play experience for play participants who possess and learn to use the magical wand toy.
In accordance with another embodiment the present invention provides an interactive play structure in the theme of a “magic” training center for would-be wizards in accordance with the popular characters and storylines of the children's' book series “Harry Potter” by J. K. Rowling. Within the play structure, play participants learn to use a “magic wand” and/or other tracking/actuation device. The wand allows play participants to electronically and “magically” interact with their surrounding play environment simply by pointing or using their wands in a particular manner to achieve desired goals or produce desired effects within the play environment. Various receivers or transceivers are distributed throughout the play structure to facilitate such interaction via wireless communications.
In accordance with another embodiment the present invention provides a wand actuator device for actuating various interactive play effects within a radio frequency identification (RFID) compatible play environment. In certain embodiments, the wand comprises an elongated hollow pipe or tube having a proximal end or handle portion and a distal end or transmitting portion. An internal cavity may be provided to receive one or more batteries to power optional lighting, laser or sound effects and/or to power long-range transmissions such as via an infrared light emitting diode (LED) transmitter device or RF transmitter device. The distal end of the wand is fitted with an RFID transponder that is operable to provide relatively short-range radio frequency (RF) communications (for example, less than 60 centimeters) with one or more receivers or transceivers distributed throughout a play environment. The handle portion of the wand is fitted with optional combination wheels having various symbols and/or images thereon which may be rotated to produce a desired pattern of symbols required to operate the wand or achieve one or more special effects.
In accordance with another embodiment the present invention provides an RFID card or badge intended to be affixed or adhered to the front of a shirt or blouse worn by a play participant while visiting an RF equipped play facility. The badge comprises a paper, cardboard or plastic substrate having a front side and a back side. The front side may be imprinted with graphics, photos, or any other information desired. The front side may include any number of other designs or information pertinent to its application. The obverse side of the badge contains certain electronics comprising a radio frequency tag pre-programmed with a unique person identifier number (UPIN). The UPIN may be used to identify and track individual play participants within the play facility. Optionally, each tag may also include a unique group identifier number (UGIN) which may be used to match a defined group of individuals having a predetermined relationship.
In accordance with another embodiment the present invention provides an electronic treasure hunt game. Game participants receive a card, map and/or identification badge configured with an RFID tag, bar-code or a magnetic “swipe” strip or the like. The RFID tag or other identifying device is used to store certain information identifying each play participant and/or describing certain powers or abilities possessed by of an imaginary role-play character that the card represents. Players advance in the game by finding clues and solving various puzzles presented. Players may also gain (or lose) certain attributes, such as magic skills, magic strength, fighting ability, various spell-casting abilities, etc. All of this information is preferably stored on the RFID tag or card so that the character attributes may be easily and conveniently transported to other similarly-equipped play facilities, computer games, video games, home game consoles, hand-held game units, and the like. In this manner, an imaginary role-play character is created and stored on a card that is able to seamlessly transcend from one play medium to the next.
Certain embodiments of the invention include a method of providing a retail product to a consumer. The method comprises: (i) providing a first interactive device in a first venue, the first interactive device being capable of producing a first sensory response: (ii) providing a second interactive device in a second venue, the second interactive device being capable of producing a second sensory response, wherein the second venue differs from the first venue; (iii) providing to a consumer a retail product capable of interfacing in the first venue with the first interactive device to cause the first sensory response and in the second venue with the second interactive device to cause the second sensory response, the retail product further comprising an intrinsic value that is independent of a use of the retail product by the consumer in the first or second venues; and (iv) tracking the use of the retail product by the consumer in the first or second venues. For example, the retail product may comprise at least one of a toy, apparel and a collector's item, and/or the first venue may comprise at least one of an entertainment or leisure facility, a restaurant, and a hotel.
Certain embodiments of the invention also include another method for providing interactive entertainment. The method comprises: (i) providing a first interactive device in a first venue, the first interactive device configured to produce a first sensory response; (ii) providing a second interactive device in a second venue, the second interactive device configured to produce a second sensory response, wherein the second venue differs from the first venue; (iii) providing to a consumer a retail product configured to generate a first wireless signal to interface in the first venue with the first interactive device to cause the first sensory response, the retail product being further configured to generate a second wireless signal in the second venue with the second interactive device to cause the second sensory response; and (iv) tracking the use of the retail product by the consumer in the first or second venues. In certain embodiments, the first and/or second wireless signal may comprise an RF signal, an infrared signal, a laser, combinations of the same or the like.
In certain embodiments, a method is disclosed for providing an interactive toy to a consumer for use in a variety of different environments. The method comprises: (i) providing an interactive toy to a consumer, wherein the interactive toy comprises a stand-alone value independent of a use of the interactive toy with other objects; (ii) providing a first reader device in a first entertainment facility, the first reader device being capable of electrically interfacing with the interactive toy to produce a first sensory response; (iii) providing a second reader device in a second facility, the second reader device being capable of electrically interfacing with the interactive toy to produce a second sensory response, wherein the second facility is distinct from the first entertainment facility; and (iv) electronically tracking the use of the interactive toy in at least one of the first entertainment facility and the second facility.
In certain embodiments, another method is disclosed for providing interactive entertainment. The method includes: (i) providing an interactive toy to a consumer; (ii) providing a first reader device in a first entertainment facility, the first reader device configured to electrically interface with the interactive toy to produce a first sensory response; (iii) providing a second reader device in a second facility, the second reader device configured to electrically interface with the interactive toy to produce a second sensory response, wherein the second facility is distinct from the first entertainment facility; and (iv) electronically tracking the use of the interactive toy in at least one of the first entertainment facility and the second facility.
In certain embodiments, a method is disclosed for marketing a retail product to a consumer. The method includes: (i) providing at least one interactive device in a venue, the at least one interactive device configured to produce at least one effect; (ii) providing to a consumer a retail product capable of wirelessly interfacing in the venue with the at least one interactive device to trigger the at least one effect, the retail product comprising an intrinsic value that is independent of a use of the retail product by the consumer in the venue; (iii) allowing the consumer to use the retail product in the venue for a period of time; and (iv) offering for sale, after the period of time, the retail product to the consumer.
In yet other embodiments of the invention, a method is disclosed for marketing a retail product to a consumer. The method comprises: (i) providing at least one interactive device in a venue, the at least one interactive device configured to produce at least one effect; (ii) providing to a consumer a retail product configured to generate a wireless signal to interface in the venue with the at least one interactive device to trigger the at least one effect, the retail product comprising an intrinsic value that is independent of a use of the retail product by the consumer in the venue; (iii) allowing the consumer to use the retail product in the venue for a period of time; and (iv) offering for sale, after the period of time, the retail product to the consumer.
For purposes of summarizing the disclosure, certain aspects, advantages and novel features of the inventions have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.
Having thus summarized the general nature of the invention and its essential features and advantages, certain preferred embodiments and modifications thereof will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the detailed description herein having reference to the figures that follow, of which:
Basic Game Play
In one preferred embodiment the invention provides a system and method of multi-media game play carried out using one or more interactive “wands” and/or other tracking/actuation devices which allow play participants to electronically and “magically” interact with their surrounding play environment(s). The play environment may either be real or imaginary (i.e. computer/TV generated), and either local or remote, as desired. Optionally, multiple play participants, each provided with a suitable “wand” and/or tracking device, may play and interact together, either within or outside one or more play environments, to achieve desired goals or produce desired effects within the play environment.
For example, the invention may be carried out as an electronic treasure hunt game. Game participants receive a card, map and/or identification badge configured with an RFID tag, bar-code or a magnetic “swipe” strip or the like. The RFID tag or other identifying device is used to store certain information identifying each play participant and/or describing certain powers or abilities possessed by of an imaginary role-play character that the card represents. Players advance in the game by finding clues and solving various puzzles presented. Players may also gain (or lose) certain attributes, such as magic skills, magic strength, fighting ability, various spell-casting abilities, etc. All relevant game information is preferably stored (or addressably identified) on the RFID tag or card so that the character attributes may be easily and conveniently transported to other similarly-equipped play facilities, computer games, video games, home game consoles, hand-held game units, and the like. In this manner, the game is able to seamlessly transcend from one play or entertainment medium the next.
Once the play participant becomes generally familiar with the wand 200 and the game, he or she can preferably access a web site through the world wide web in order to register the wand and play the first interactive treasure hunt game (see, e.g.,
Once the play participant 105 has mastered the basic game and successfully completed the various training sessions, he or she is ready to join other players in a world-wide multi-media gaming adventure. The adventure may begin with a new movie release. For example,
Back at home, play participants 105 may use their wand 200 to continue playing the adventure game within one or more available on-line gaming environments (see, e.g.,
The game continues within various participating retail environments. Thus, for example,
Advantageously, in this manner the game is able to transcend seamlessly from one entertainment medium to another using the wand 200 or other similar RFID-capable device as a means to store, transport and communicate character development and game progress between different entertainment mediums and play environments. Thus, game play preferably extends from the home, to television, to internet, to theatre, and/or to one or more local family entertainment centers (“FEC”), games centers, family restaurants, and the like (see, e.g.,
Within this family entertainment center 250, play participants 105 learn to use their magic wands 200 and/or other tracking/actuation devices. The wand 200 preferably allows play participants to electronically and “magically” interact with their surrounding play environment simply by pointing or using their wands in a particular manner to achieve desired goals or produce desired effects within the play environment. For example, various wireless receivers or transceivers 300 may be distributed throughout the play center 250 to facilitate such interaction via wireless communications. Depending upon the degree of game complexity desired and the amount of information sharing required, the transceivers 300 may or may not be connected to a master system or central server (not shown). Preferably, most, if not all, of the receivers or transceivers 300 are stand-alone devices that do not require communications with an external server or network. In one particularly preferred embodiment this may be achieved by storing any information required to be shared on the wand 200 and/or on an associated radio frequency tracking card or badge worn or carried by the play participant (described later).
If desired, a suitable play media, such as foam or rubber balls or similar objects, may be provided for use throughout the play center to provide convenient objects for clue sources, tools, trading currency and/or tactile interactive play. For example, thousands of soft foam balls may be provided as an interactive play medium (e.g.,
Other suitable play media may include, without limitation, foam, plastic or rubber balls and similarly formed articles such as cubes, plates, discs, tubes, cones, rubber or foam bullets/arrows, the present invention not being limited to any particular preferred play media. These may be used alone or in combination with one another. For instance, flying discs, such as Frisbees™, may be flung from one location within the play center 250 while other play participants shoot at the discs using foam balls or suction-cup arrows. Wet or semi-wet play mediums, such as slime-like materials, snow, mud, squirt guns and/or water balloons may also be used, as desired, to cool and entertain play participants. Durable plastic or rubber play media are preferable in an outdoor play structure where environmental exposure may prematurely destroy or degrade the quality of certain play mediums such as foam balls. The particular play media used is not particularly important for purposes of carrying out the invention and, optionally, may be omitted altogether, if desired.
Various interactive play elements and games 275, 280 are preferably provided within the play center 250 to allow play participants 105 to create desired “magical” effects, as illustrated in
While several particularly preferred play environments have been described, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that a wide variety of other possible play environments and other entertainment mediums may be used to carry out the invention. Alternatively, a suitable play environment may comprise a simple themed play area, or even a multi-purpose area such as a restaurant dining facility, family room, bedroom or the like. Internet (e.g.,
Magic Wand
As indicated above, play participants 105 learn to use a “magic wand” 200 and/or other tracking/actuation device. The wand preferably 200 allows play participants to electronically and “magically” interact with their surrounding play environment simply by pointing or using their wands in a particular manner to achieve desired goals or produce desired effects within the play environment. Use of the wand 200 may be as simple as touching it to a particular surface or “magical” item within a suitably configured play environment or it may be as complex as shaking or twisting the wand a predetermined number of times in a particular manner and/or pointing it accurately at a certain target desired to be “magically” transformed or otherwise affected. As play participants play and interact within each play environment they learn more about the “magical” powers possessed by the wand 200 and become more adept at using the wand to achieve desired goals or desired play effects. Optionally, play participants may collect points or earn additional magic levels or ranks for each play effect or task they successfully achieve. In this manner, play participants 105 may compete with one another to see who can score more points and/or achieve the highest magic level.
This information is initially received by RF Module 380, which can then transfer the information through standard interfaces to an optional Host Computer 375, Control Module 385, printer, or programmable logic controller for storage or action. If appropriate, Control Module 385 provides certain outputs to activate or control one or more associated play effects, such as lighting, sound, various mechanical or pneumatic actuators or the like. Optional Host Computer 375 processes the information and/or communicates it to other transceivers 300, as may be required by the game. If suitably configured, RF Module 380 may also broadcast or “write” certain information back to the transponder 335 to change or update one of more of the 80 read/write bits in its memory. This exchange of communications occurs very rapidly (˜70 ms) and so from the user's perspective it appears to be instantaneous. Thus, the wand 200 may be used in this “short range” or “passive” mode to actuate various “magical” effects throughout the play structure 100 by simply touching or bringing the tip of the wand 200 into relatively close proximity with a particular transceiver 300. To provide added mystery and fun, certain transceivers 300 may be provided as hidden clue stations within a play environment so that they must be discovered by play participants 105. The locations of hidden transceivers and/or other clue stations may be changed from time to time to keep the game fresh and exciting.
If desired, the wand 200 may also be configured for long range communications with one or more of the transceivers 300 (or other receivers) disposed within a play environment. For example, one or more transceivers 300 may be located on a roof or ceiling surface, on an inaccessible theming element, or other area out of reach of play participants. Such long-range wand operation may be readily achieved using an auxiliary battery powered RF transponder, such as available from Axcess, Inc., Dallas, Tex. If line of sight or directional actuation is desired, a battery-operated infrared LED transmitter and receiver of the type employed in television remote control may be used, as those skilled in the art will readily appreciate. Of course, a wide variety of other wireless communications devices, as well as various sound and lighting effects may also be provided, as desired. Any one or more of these may be actuated via button 325, as desirable or convenient.
Additional optional circuitry and/or position sensors may be added, if desired, to allow the “magic wand” 200 to be operated by waving, shaking, stroking and/or tapping it in a particular manner. If provided, these operational aspects would need to be learned by play participants as they train in the various play environments. One goal, for example, may be to become a “grand wizard” or master of the wand. This means that the play participant 105 has learned and mastered every aspect of operating the wand to produce desired effects within each play environment. Of course, additional effects and operational nuances can (and preferably are) always added over time in order to keep the interactive experience fresh and continually changing. Optionally, the wand 200 may be configured such that it is able to display 50 or more characters on a LTD or LCD screen. The wand may also be configured to respond to other signals, such as light, sound, or voice commands as will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. This could be useful, for example for generating, storing and retrieving secret passwords, informational clues and the like.
RFID Tracking Card/Badge
The obverse side 410 of the badge 400 contains the badge electronics comprising a radio frequency tag 420 pre-programmed with a unique person identifier number (“UPIN”). The tag 420 generally comprises a spiral wound antenna 450, a radio frequency transmitter chip 460 and various electrical leads and terminals 470 connecting the chip 460 to the antenna. Advantageously, the UPIN may be used to identify and track individual play participants within the play facility. Optionally, each tag 420 may also include a unique group identifier number (“UGIN”) which may be used to match a defined group of individuals having a predetermined relationship—either pre-existing or contrived for purposes of game play. If desired, the tag 420 may be covered with an adhesive paper label (not shown) or, alternatively, may be molded directly into a plastic sheet substrate comprising the card 400.
Various readers distributed throughout a park or entertainment facility are able to read the RFID tags 420. Thus, the UPIN and UGIN information can be conveniently read and provided to an associated master control system, display system or other tracking, recording or display device for purposes of creating a record of each play participant's experience within the play facility. This information may be used for purposes of calculating individual or team scores, tracking and/or locating lost children, verifying whether or not a child is inside a facility, photo capture & retrieval, and many other useful purposes as will be readily obvious and apparent to those skilled in the art.
Preferably, the tag 420 is passive (requires no batteries) so that it is inexpensive to purchase and maintain. Such tags and various associated readers and other accessories are commercially available in a wide variety of configurations, sizes and read ranges. RFID tags having a read range of between about 10 cm to about 100 cm are particularly preferred, although shorter or longer read ranges may also be acceptable. The particular tag illustrated is the 13.56 MHz tag sold under the brand name Taggit™ available from Texas Instruments, Inc. (http://www.tiris.com, Product No. RI-103-110A). The tag 420 has a useful read/write range of about 25 cm and contains 256-bits of on-board memory arranged in 8×32-bit blocks which may be programmed (written) and read by a suitably configured read/write device. Such tag device is useful for storing and retrieving desired user-specific information such as UPIN, UGIN, first and/or last name, age, rank or level, total points accumulated, tasks completed, facilities visited, etc. If a longer read/write range and/or more memory is desired, optional battery-powered tags may be used instead, such as available from AXCESS, Inc. and/or various other vendors known to those skilled in the art.
As indicated above, communication of data between a tag and a reader is by wireless communication. As a result, transmitting such data is always subject to the vagaries and influences of the media or channels through which the data has to pass, including the air interface. Noise, interference and distortion are the primary sources of data corruption that may arise. Thus, those skilled in the art will recognize that a certain degree of care should be taken in the placement and orientation of readers 500 so as to minimize the probability of such data transmission errors. Preferably, the readers are placed at least 30-60 cm away from any metal objects, power lines or other potential interference sources. Those skilled in the art will also recognize that the write range of the tag/reader combination is typically somewhat less (˜10-15% less) than the read range “d” and, thus, this should also be taken into account in determining optimal placement and positioning of each reader device 500.
Typical RFID data communication is asynchronous or unsynchronized in nature and, thus, particular attention should be given in considering the form in which the data is to be communicated. Structuring the bit stream to accommodate these needs, such as via a channel encoding scheme, is preferred in order to provide reliable system performance. Various suitable channel encoding schemes, such as amplitude shift keying (ASK), frequency shift keying (FSK), phase shift keying (PSK) and spread spectrum modulation (SSM), are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be further discussed herein. The choice of carrier wave frequency is also important in determining data transfer rates. Generally speaking the higher the frequency the higher the data transfer or throughput rates that can be achieved. This is intimately linked to bandwidth or range available within the frequency spectrum for the communication process. Preferably, the channel bandwidth is selected to be at least twice the bit rate required for the particular game application.
Various data buffers or further memory components (not shown), may be provided to temporarily hold incoming data following demodulation and outgoing data for modulation and interface with the transponder antenna 450. Analog Circuitry 535 provides the facility to direct and accommodate the interrogation field energy for powering purposes in passive transponders and triggering of the transponder response. Analog Circuitry also provides the facility to accept the programming or “write” data modulated signal and to perform the necessary demodulation and data transfer processes. Digital Circuitry 540 provides certain control logic, security logic and internal microprocessor logic required to operate central processor 530.
Role Play Character Cards
The RFID card 400 illustrated and described above is used, in accordance with the afore-mentioned preferred embodiment, to identify and track individual play participants and/or groups of play participants within a play facility. However, in another preferred embodiment, the same card 400 and/or a similarly configured RFID or a magnetic “swipe” card or the like may be used to store certain powers or abilities of an imaginary role-play character that the card 400 represents.
For example, card 400 may represent the Harry Potter character. As each play participant uses his/her favorite character card in various Harry Potter play facilities the Harry Potter character represented by the card 400 gains (or loses) certain attributes, such as magic skill level, magic strength, flight ability, various spell-casting abilities, etc. All of this information is preferably stored on the card 400 so that the character attributes may be easily and conveniently transported to other similarly-equipped play facilities, computer games, video games, home game consoles, hand-held game units, and the like. In this manner, an imaginary role-play character is created and stored on a card that is able to seamlessly transcend from one play medium to the next.
For example, character attributes developed during a play participant's visit to a local Harry Potter/Hogwart magic facility are stored on the card 400. When the play participant then revisits the same or another Harry Potter play facility, all of the attributes of his character are “remembered” on the card so that the play participant is able to continue playing with and developing the same role-play character. Similarly, various video games, home game consoles, and/or hand-held game units can be and preferably are configured to communicate with the card 400 in a similar manner as described above and/or using other well-known information storage and communication techniques. In this manner, a play participant can use the character card 400 and the role play character he or she has developed with specific associated attributes in a favorite video action game, role-play computer game or the like.
Master Control System
Depending upon the degree of game complexity desired and the amount of information sharing required, the transceivers 300 may or may not be connected to a master control system or central server 375 (
SRRF may generally be described as an RF-based communications technology and protocol that allows pertinent information and messages to be sent and received to and from two or more SRRF compatible devices or systems. While the specific embodiments descried herein are specific to RF-based communication systems, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the broader interactive play concepts taught herein may be realized using any number of commercially available 2-way and/or 1-way medium range wireless communication devices and communication protocols such as, without limitation, infrared-, digital-, analog, AM/FM-, laser-, visual-, audio-, and/or ultrasonic-based systems, as desired or expedient.
The SRRF system can preferably send and receive signals (up to 40 feet) between tokens and fixed transceivers. The system is preferably able to associate a token with a particular zone as defined by a token activation area approximately 10-15 feet in diameter. Different transceiver and antenna configurations can be utilized depending on the SRRF requirements for each play station. The SRRF facility tokens and transceivers are networked throughout the facility. These devices can be hidden in or integrated into the facility's infrastructure, such as walls, floors, ceilings and play station equipment. Therefore, the size and packaging of these transceivers is not particularly critical.
In a preferred embodiment, an entire entertainment facility may be configured with SRRF technology to provide a master control system for an interactive entertainment play environment using SRRF-compatible magic wands and/or tracking devices. A typical entertainment facility provided with SRRF technology may allow 300-400 or more users to more-or-less simultaneously send and receive electronic transmissions to and from the master control system using a magic wand or other SRRF-compatible tracking device.
In particular, the SRRF system uses a software program and data-base that can track the locations and activities of up to a hundred more users. This information is then used to adjust the play experience for the user based on “knowing” where the user/player has been, what objectives that player has accomplished and how many points or levels have been reached. The system can then send messages to the user throughout the play experience. For example, the system can allow or deny access to a user into a new play area based on how many points or levels reached by that user and/or based on what objectives that user has accomplished or helped accomplish. It can also indicate, via sending a message to the user the amount of points or specific play objectives necessary to complete a “mission” or enter the next level of play. The master control system can also send messages to the user from other users.
The system is preferably sophisticated enough that it can allow multiple users to interact with each other adjusting the game instantly. The master system can also preferably interface with digital imaging and/or video capture so that the users' activities can be visually tracked. Any user can locate another user either through the video capturing system or by sending a message to another device. At the end of a visit, users are informed of their activities and the system interfaces with printout capabilities. The SRRF system is preferably capable of sending and receiving signals up to 100 feet. Transmitter devices can also be hidden in walls or other structures in order to provide additional interactivity and excitement for play participants.
Suitable embodiments of the SRRF technology described above may be obtained from a number of suitable sources, such as AXCESS, Inc. and, in particular, the AXCESS active RFID network system for asset and people tracking applications. In another preferred embodiment the system comprises a network of transceivers 300 installed at specific points throughout a facility. Players are outfitted or provided with a reusable “token”—a standard AXCESS personnel tag clipped to their clothing in the upper chest area. As each player enters a specific interactive play area or “game zone” within the facility, the player's token receives a low frequency activation signal containing a zone identification number (ZID). The token then responds to this signal by transmitting both its unique token identification number (TID) along with the ZID, thus identifying and associating the player with a particular zone.
The token's transmitted signal is received by a transceiver 300 attached to a data network built into the facility. Using the data network, the transceiver forwards the TID/ZID data to a host computer system. The host system uses the SRRF information to log/track the guest's progress through the facility while interfacing with other interactive systems within the venue. For example, upon receipt of a TID/ZID message received from Zone 1, the host system may trigger a digital camera focused on that area, thus capturing a digital image of the player which can now be associated with both their TID and the ZID at a specific time. In this manner, the SRRF technology allows the master control system to uniquely identify and track people as they interact with various games and activities in a semi-controlled play environment. Optionally, the system may be configured for two-way messaging to enable more complex interactive gaming concepts.
In another embodiment, the SRRF technology can be used in the home. For enabling Magic at the home, a small SRRF module is preferably incorporated into one or more portable toys or objects that may be as small as a beeper. The SRRF module supports two-way communications with a small home transceiver, as well as with other SRRF objects. For example, a Magic wand 200 can communicate with another Magic wand 200.
The toy wand or other object 200 may also include the ability to produce light, vibration or other sound effects based on signals received through the SRRF module. In a more advanced implementation, the magical object may be configured such that it is able to display preprogrammed messages of up to 50 characters on a LCD screen when triggered by user action (e.g., button) or via signals received through the SRRF module. This device is also preferably capable of displaying short text messages transmitted over the SRRF wireless link from another SRRF-compatible device.
Preferably, the SRRF transceiver 300 is capable of supporting medium-to-long range (10-40 feet) two-way communications between SRRF objects and a host system, such as a PC running SRRF-compatible software. This transceiver 300 has an integral antenna and interfaces to the host computer through a dedicated communication port using industry standard RS232 serial communications. It is also desirable that the SRRF transmission method be flexible such that it can be embedded in television or radio signals, videotapes, DVDs, video games and other programs media, stripped out and re-transmitted using low cost components. The exact method for transposing these signals, as well as the explicit interface between the home transceiver and common consumer electronics (i.e., TVs, radios, VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers, etc.) is not particularly important, so long as the basic functionality as described above is achieved. The various components needed to assemble such an SRRF system suitable for use with the present invention are commercially available and their assembly to achieve the desired functionality described above can be readily determined by persons of ordinary skill in the art. If desired, each SRRF transceiver may also incorporate a global positioning (“GPS”) device to track the exact location of each play participant within one or more play environments.
Most desirably, a SRRF module can be provided in “chip” form to be incorporated with other electronics, or designed as a packaged module suitable for the consumer market. If desired, the antenna can be embedded in the module, or integrated into the toy and attached to the module. Different modules and antennas may be required depending on the function, intelligence and interfaces required for different devices. A consumer grade rechargeable or user replaceable battery may also be used to power both the SRRF module and associated toy electronics.
Interactive Game Play
The present invention may be carried out using a wide variety of suitable game play environments, storylines and characters, as will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The following specific game play examples are provided for purposes of illustration and for better understanding of the invention and should not be taken as limiting the invention in any way:
An overall interactive gaming experience and entertainment system is provided (called the “Magic” experience), which tells a fantastic story that engages children and families in a never-ending adventure based on a mysterious treasure box filled with magical objects. Through a number of entertainment venues such as entertainment facilities, computer games, television, publications, web sites, and the like, children learn about and/or are trained to use these magical objects to become powerful “wizards” within one or more defined “Magic” play environments. The play environments may be physically represented, such as via an actual existing play structure or family entertainment center, and/or it may be visually/aurally represented via computer animation, television radio and/or other entertainment venue or source.
The magical objects use the SRRF communications system allowing for messages and information to be received and sent to and from any other object or system. Optionally, these may be programmed and linked to the master SRRF system. Most preferably, the “magic wand” 200 is configured to receive messages from any computer software, game console, web site, and entertainment facility, television program that carries the SRRF system. In addition, the magic wand can also preferably send messages to any SRRF compatible system thus allowing for the “wand” to be tracked and used within each play environment where the wand is presented. The toy or wand 200 also preferably enables the user to interact with either a Master system located within a Magic entertainment facility and/or a home-based system using common consumer electronic devices such as a personal computer, VCR or video game system.
The master control system for a Magic entertainment facility generally comprises: (1) a “token” (gag, toy, wand 200 or other device) carried by the user 105, (2) a plurality of receivers or transceivers 300 installed throughout the facility, (3) a standard LAN communications system (optional), and (4) a master computer system interfaced to the transceiver network (optional). If a Master computer system is used, preferably the software program running on the Master computer is capable of tracking the total experience for hundreds of users substantially in real time. The information is used to adjust the play for each user based on knowing the age of the user, where the user has played or is playing, points accumulated, levels reached and specific objectives accomplished. Based on real-time information obtained from the network, the system can also send messages to the user as they interact throughout the Magic experience.
The Master system can quickly authorize user access to a new play station area or “zone” based on points or levels reached. It can also preferably indicate, via sending a message to the user, the points needed or play activities necessary to complete a “mission.” The Master system can also send messages to the user from other users. The system is preferably sophisticated enough to allow multiple users to interact with each other while enjoying the game in real-time.
Optionally, the Master system can interface with digital imaging and video capture so that the users' activities can be visually tracked. Users can locate another user either through the video capturing system or by sending a message to another device. At the end of a visit, users are shown photos of their activities related to the Magic experience via display or printout.
For relatively simple interactive games, the Master system may be omitted in order to save costs. In that case, any game-related information required to be shared with other receivers or transceivers may be communicated via an RS-232 hub network, Ethernet, or wireless network, or such information may be stored on the wand itself and/or an associated RFID card or badge carried by the play participant (discussed later). For retrofit applications, it is strongly preferred to provide substantially all stand-alone receivers or transceivers that do not communicate to a master system or network. This is to avoid the expense of re-wiring existing infrastructure. For these applications, any information required to be shared by the game system is preferably stored on the wand or other RFID device(s) carried by the play participants. Alternatively, if a more complex game experience is demanded, any number of commercially available wireless networks may be provided without requiring rewiring or existing infrastructure.
Game participants are immersed in a treasure hunt adventure that combines old fashioned storytelling, live entertainment, hands-on play and interactive gaming together in a seamless experience. The game is carried out in multiple venues and using multiple entertainment mediums so that cross-media promotion and traffic is encouraged and provided by the game (see, e.g.,
The treasure hunt is brought to life through a live-action story and interactive game using the RFID tag technology. Play participants receive points (optionally redeemable for one or more prizes) for searching and successfully finding clues and other items and for solving various puzzles and the final mystery of the whereabouts of a lost treasure located at Stone Mountain, Georgia. Guests are awarded points for finding 18-20 hidden and not-so hidden items such as a framed letter, a painting on the wall, bottle of elixir buried amongst props, etc. These clues and other items are preferably distributed throughout a park facility and in various retail, restaurant and entertainment buildings for which the park desires to generate additional walk-in traffic.
Each item found is worth a certain number of points and/or reveals to the player one or more clue(s) needed to advance in the game. Clues may be the location of other hidden items, tools or clues. Preferably the clues are revealed in an appropriately themed manner, such as a local newspaper account, programmed and staff-led storytelling, signage, performances, and various interactive game consoles. The story is eventually revealed as follows:
Sample Storyline
In 1790 Alexander McGillivray, son of a Scottish soldier and Muskogee Indian Princess, became an important friend of both the Indians and the United States government. He met with several important men at Stone Mountain to put together a peace treaty between the Indians and the government. George Washington invited him to meet with him in New York where they agreed to the Treaty of New York. For his efforts, Alexander was made a Brigadier General in the army with a pension. It is believed that he was also given $100,000 gold coins.
This treasure of gold coins was passed down several generations and it is reported to be buried at Stone Mountain. Many in the town believe the story is legend, but two unrelenting men believe that it is true. A famous Historian by the name of Andrew Johnson, and an adventurer by the name of Tom Willingham, are convinced that the treasure exists and have spent the last 10 years searching for the gold. The last living relative to McGillivray buried the treasure but wanted the search to be difficult and has left important and revealing clues throughout the town of Crossroads. The two men's journey is coming to an exciting conclusion in that they have discovered that the final clue is buried under the fountain/mine/bust of Alexander McGillivray near the center of town. As they dig in “present” day for their final clue, they tell the story of their hunt for the treasure over the last decade. One and all are invited to retrace their steps in their search for the gold and become a part of the grand adventure when the final clue is revealed to where the treasure is buried.
Game Play
By participating in the game players receive valuable points for each level of accomplishment they make in finding these clues and items which could either give them high point rankings and/or earn them a prize or chance at a large prize in the future (e.g. part of a real treasure). Advantageously, clues and other necessary items are preferably hidden within various retail stores and designated entertainment areas giving kids and adults fun and alluring reasons to go inside buildings and seek out new experiences they might have otherwise overlooked.
Once a player completes the game, he or she will have collected enough points, clues and other information that will give them the knowledge they need to discover and/or solve the final clue of where the treasure is buried. The “reward” for successfully completing the game could be, for example, a small prize, recognition certificate, a sweepstakes entry to win a large prize.
Game participants are immersed in a worldwide treasure hunt adventure to locate a large, unknown amount or money stashed away in one or more Swiss bank accounts (the money and the accounts can be real or “made-up”).
Sample Storyline
Willy Wonkers, a reclusive/eccentric billionaire, was unsure which of his many would-be heirs was worthy to receive his vast fortunes. So he provided in his will that upon his demise his entire estate was to be liquidated and all of the proceeds placed in a number of anonymous Swiss bank accounts (under secret passwords known only to Willy) to be distributed “to only such heir(s) who prove themselves worthy of inheriting my vast fortunes by successfully completing the Wonkers Worldwide Worthiness Challenge”—a series of intellectual, physical and moral challenges devised by Willy.
To create the ultimate “worthiness” challenge, Willy employed a team of a thousand of the world's top scientists, psychologists, teachers, musicians, engineers, doctors, etc. The goal was to develop a number of probative tests/challenges that would ultimately reveal the worthy recipient(s) of Willy's vast fortunes. Per Willy's instructions the challenges were very carefully and meticulously designed to ensure that only persons of the highest character and pureness of heart/mind could ever succeed in completing all of the necessary challenges and thereby obtain Willy's fortunes. Willy was especially vigilant to thwart the possible feigning efforts of unscrupulous persons who might attempt to gain access to his fortunes by cheating, trickery or other deceptive devices. Above all, he was determined to prevent any part of his vast estate and fortune from ever falling into the hands of persons who were lazy, ignorant or wicked of heart.
While Willy was a prodigiously brilliant and gifted man, he was also surprisingly naive. Willy soon met his demise at the bottom of a boiling vat of chocolate via the hands of his greedy nephew and would-be heir, Ignomeous (“Iggy”) Ignoramus. When Iggy learned of his uncle's plan, he abducted Willy late one night outside his office and forced him at gunpoint to reveal the secret passwords which only Willy knew (it was easy for Willy to remember because the passwords were his favorite candies). While nervously holding the gun to Willy's head, Iggy frantically inscribed the secret account numbers and passwords on the back of a chocolate bar (there being no paper handy at the time). He then bound and gagged Willy and threw him into the boiling vat of chocolate whereupon Willy was found dead the next morning.
Iggy's plan (such as it was) was to lay low and wait for Willy's estate to be liquidated and transferred into the various secret Swiss accounts in accordance with Willy's final wishes. But, before any genuinely worthy recipient would have a chance to successfully complete all of the challenges and rightfully claim the Wonkers fortunes, Iggy would secretly divert all of the funds in each of the secret Swiss accounts to his own secret accounts whereupon he would enjoy the good-life forever thereafter.
Unfortunately, Iggy failed to consider the extreme heat radiated by the boiling vat of chocolate. By the time Iggy had gagged, bound, dragged and threw Willy into the boiling vat of chocolate and watched him as he slowly sank deeper and deeper into the molten chocolate to his demise, Iggy realized he was sweating like a pig. It was at that time that he also noticed the chocolate bar—upon which he had inscribed the secret Swiss account numbers and passwords—had all but melted away in his shirt pocket. Frantically, Iggy tried to preserve the rapidly melting chocolate bar, but it was too late. He was only able to salvage a few incomplete numbers and passwords before the candy bar was no more.
Iggy tried mentally to recreate the missing information, but he was not good at remembering much of anything, let alone numbers and obscure passwords. Thus, he could only recreate a few bits and pieces of the critical information. On the brighter side, Iggy did manage to salvage some of the information and he figured, given enough time, he would probably be able to break the secret passwords and ultimately get the loot before anyone else does. His cousin, Malcolm Malcontent, and several other greedy would-be heirs agreed to help him in exchange for a cut of the loot.
Game participants are invited to a reading of the will where they are identified as a potential heir to the Wonkers family fortune. Each participant is challenged to complete the Wonkers Worldwide Worthiness test and to thereby obtain the secret Swiss account number(s)/passwords and the Wonkers fortunes before Iggy does. The first participant who successfully completes the challenge gets all the loot. However, the failure to complete any single challenge results in immediate and permanent disinheritance.
The challenges are arranged so that only those who are smart, diligent and who are pure of heart and mind (etc., etc. . . . ) will be able to successfully complete the worthiness challenge. Thus, participants must faithfully carry out and complete each challenge in the exact manner specified. Any changes or deviations will result in failure. The game is also set up to provide many temptations along the way to cut corners, cheat or trick ones way through the various challenges. Players must not succumb to these temptations, lest they be immediately and permanently disinherited. Players must also be careful not to reveal any helpful information to Iggy or his posse of greedy co-conspirators, lest they get to the loot first.
Game Play
Each game participant receives a card, token, key chain, or other gaming implement (“game token”). This token contains a unique identification number (preferably an RFID tag, mag-strip card, bar-coded card, or the like) which is used to uniquely identify each player throughout the game play. Optionally, a user-selected password is associated with each token so that it can only be used or activated by its proper owner. The token allows players to interact with one or more game enabled readers/stations and/or other compatible devices distributed throughout a selected geographic region (e.g., book stores, theme parks, family entertainment centers, movie theaters, fast-food venues, internet, arcades, etc.).
Preferably, each token represents a specific character in the treasure hunt game. Thus, play participants would preferably select which character he or she would like to play. For example, possible characters may include Eddy the Electrician, Abe the Accountant, Martha the Musician, Doctor Dave, Nurse Betty, Policeman Paul, etc. Each character would come with a unique story about who they are, how they were related to Willy and, most importantly, a touching little vignette about Willy that no one else knows. Hidden within each story is one or more unique clues that are necessary to solve the various challenges the players will soon face. The game is preferably arranged and set up so that clues can only be successfully used by the particular character(s) who legitimately possesses them. If any other character illegitimately obtains these secret clues and tries to use them in the game, he or she will fail the challenge.
Preferably all of the clues (and possibly other, extrinsic clues) are required to complete the quest. Thus, players will preferably need to cooperate with other players in order to receive and exchange clues and/or other specified assistance “legitimately” to enable each player to advance in the game. For example, assume that Policeman Paul knows that Willy detests white chocolate. Nurse Betty knows that Willy can't stand licorice. In the course of game play, Betty and Paul independently determine that one of the secret passwords must be either: (1) Jelly Bean; (2) White Chocolate; or (3) Licorice. Neither Betty nor Paul, alone, knows the correct answer (they can try to “trick” the game by guessing, but then they will lose the quest). But, together they can solve the challenge. Betty can share her information with Paul and Paul can share his information with Betty.
Preferably, any sharing of information must be conducted within the rules of the game to be “legitimate” and recognized by the game. Thus, preferably, players cannot advance in the game simply by getting the relevant clue info from the internet or by asking other players. To be legitimate and, therefore, recognized by the game, both players of the Betty and Paul characters must present their tokens together to an enabled token reader (e.g., at a local game center or theme park) and request that the information be shared between the characters. Once the information is legitimately exchanged within the context of the game, it then can be used by each player/character to solve further challenges and to thereby advance in the game. However, if a player guesses the answer (even correctly) or if the clue information is obtained illegitimately, then the player preferably loses the quest and must purchase a new token.
More complex sharing scenarios could also be developed. For example, certain unique clue information could be revealed only during the course of game play and only to certain characters. Other characters would need this clue information to advance in the game and would have to figure out which other character(s) have the information they need. They would then need to find and contact another player (a friend, acquaintance, classmate, etc.) who has the appropriate character token and who has successfully found the clue information they need. Then they would need to meet in order to make the necessary exchange transaction.
For instance, assume in the above example that Paul had information to help Betty, but Betty did not have the information needed to help Paul. Betty had information to help Martha and Martha had the information to help Paul. Now, the players must somehow negotiate a mutual three-way exchange that works for everyone's interest. The resulting transactions could be simple bartering (information in exchange for information/help) and/or there could be some kind of currency involved, such as bonus points or the like, whereby players could negotiate and accumulate points each time they help other players. One goal of the game is to encourage playful interaction among the players by requiring them to work with (and possibly negotiate against) other players to see who can get the information and points they need to advance in the game.
Alternatively, players may need to acquire or learn some special skill or knowledge that is necessary to interpret a clue. For example, one player may get a clue in a strange foreign language and another player happens to be (or chooses to become within the context of the game) an international language expert who can interpret the foreign-language clue. Both players need to somehow find and cooperate with one another in order to advance in the game. Players can (and preferably must) also obtain certain information or clues from other extrinsic sources in order to further advance in the game. These can be simple extrinsic sources like a dictionary, encyclopedia, a local library or museum, or a secret code word printed on a participating retail store purchase receipt.
Preferably, the game is self-policing. That is, it “knows” when an exchange of information and/or other help is legitimately given (i.e. conducted within the rules of the game) and can react accordingly. For example, the game may require both players (or multiple players, if more than two are involved) to simultaneously present their tokens to an enabled reader/device. The reader would then be able to verify the identities of each character/player, extract relevant info, token ID, user password, etc., and write the relevant new info to each player's token. Once the transaction is completed, each player would then legitimately possess and be able to use the information stored on his/her token to advance further in the game using any other gaming device that can read the token.
Alternatively, the same sequence can be followed as described above, except that the token is used only to verify character and player identities (e.g. an RFID read only tag). All other relevant information is stored in a local and/or central database. The data-base keeps track of each individual player's progress, what information/clues they have learned, who they have interacted with, points accumulated, etc. Thus, game play can proceed on any device that can communicate via the internet, such as a home computer, game console, internet appliance, etc.
Alternatively, an authenticating password may be used in conjunction with each RFID identifying token. When two or more players present their tokens to an enabled reader device as in the examples described above, each player is given an authenticating password, which the player(s) then can enter into any other gaming platform. The password may be an alpha-numeric code that is mathematically derived from the unique ID numbers of each participating player involved in the sharing transaction. Thus, it is unique to the specific players involved in the authorized exchange transaction and cannot be used by other players (even if they copy or steal the password). When the alpha-numeric number is subsequently re-entered into another device (e.g., a home game console or home computer) by the authorized player, the game software can reverse the mathematical algorithm using the players unique ID (previously entered at the beginning of the game) and thereby determine and/or validate the event(s) that generated the authenticating password. Existing public-key/private-key encryption algorithms and/or the like could be used for encoding and decoding the authenticating passwords. Optionally, each authenticating password could have a “shelf life” of any desired length of time such that it must be used within an hour, a day, a week, a month, etc. This might help move the game along by keeping players on their toes. Authenticating passwords could be easily printed and dispensed on special tickets or stickers, which can be collected. Alternatively, and/or in addition, authenticating passwords can be readily printed on any ordinary cash register receipt as part of any purchase transaction (e.g. at a fast food or other retail establishment).
The treasure hunt game may be continual in its progression or it may be orchestrated in “real time” via the internet or any other mass distribution/communication medium, such as TV commercials, mini-gameboy installments, computer-animated MPEG videos. For example, each game might last several days/weeks/months, and may be launched in conjunction with a promotional/advertising campaign for a complementing movie or the like. In that event, players would preferably sign up in advance to receive their tokens to play the game or they can purchase one or more tokens at any participating gaming outlet before or during the game.
Of course, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the underlying concept of an RFID trading card 900 and card game is not limited to cards depicting fantasy characters or objects, but may be implemented in a wide variety of alternative embodiments, including sporting cards, baseball, football and hockey cards, movie character cards, dinosaur cards, educational cards and the like. If desired, any number of other suitable collectible/tradable tokens or trinkets may also be provided with a similar RFID tag device in accordance with the teachings of the present invention as dictated by consumer tastes and market demand.
Game participants are immersed in a “whodunit” murder mystery. For example, this interactive adventure game could be based on the popular board game “CLUE™.” Players learn that a murder has been committed and they must figure out who did it, in what room, with what weapon, etc. The game is preferably live-action interactive with simulated live-news casts, letters, telephone calls, etc.
Sample Storyline
Major Mayonnaise is found dead in his palatial mansion of an apparent massive coronary. However, clues at the crime scene indicate that this was in fact a carefully planned murder. Based on the indisputable physical evidence, the murder could only have been committed by one of eight possible suspects.
It is common knowledge that each player hated Mayonnaise and, thus, each player has been identified as a suspect in the murder. Thus, the mission is to figure out WHO DUNIT! and how.
Game Play
Game play is essentially as described above in connection with Example 3. Players receive game tokens, cards, bands or the like uniquely identifying each player. Preferably, each token represents one of the eight suspect characters in the Whodunit game. As in Example 3, above, each character would preferably have a unique story about who they are, where they were on the night of the murder, and why they dislike Mayonnaise. Hidden within the collective stories are the unique clues necessary to solve the murder mystery challenge. Players cooperate by exchanging clues and other information needed to solve the mystery. As in Example 3, the game is preferably set up and organized so that relevant clues can only be successfully used by the particular character(s) who legitimately possess them. Any player who tries to cheat will preferably be disqualified or otherwise prevented from advancing in the game.
Game participants are immersed in a magical computer adventure game. For example, this Interactive adventure game could be based on the popular “HARRY POTTER™” series of children's books by J. K. Rowling and licensed computer games by Electronic Arts. Players learn basic magic skills as they progress through an adventure game and solve one or more challenges/puzzles.
Sample Storyline
Players are students enrolled at the Hogwart school of witchery where they are learning witchcraft, spell casting, secret messaging and the like. But something terrible and evil has happened and it is up to each player and their fellow classmates to solve the mystery and ferret out the evil-doer and save the school.
Game Play
Game play is essentially as described above in connection with Examples 3 and 4. Players preferably receive game tokens, cards, bands and/or the like uniquely identifying each player. Each token provides a unique identifier for the player and preferably can store his/her progress in the game. Each player begins the adventure with essentially the same magic powers, skills and abilities. Each player may also receive a magic wand or other similar device which the players must learn to use to accomplish certain goals set out in the game.
Players cooperate by exchanging clues and other information needed to solve the mystery. As in Examples 3 and 4, the game is preferably organized so that relevant clues can only be successfully used by the particular character(s) who legitimately possess them. Any player who tries to cheat will preferably be disqualified or otherwise prevented from advancing in the game.
An authenticating password system is preferably used to verify or authenticate game events and to thereby discourage cheating. These secret codes or pass words may be obtained from any participating game venue (e.g., fast food venues, toy store, theme parks, etc.) or other sources that will become obvious once the game is implemented. Once a secret password is obtained, players can enter it into a specially enabled home computer game, arcade game, portable gaming device, or other device, to get secret powers and/or to find secret parts of the game otherwise unobtainable without the secret code. For example, a player may buy a meal from a fast-food vendor and as part of the meal package would receive a token and/or a secret code. The secret code preferably may be used to access a secret portion or level of a popular computer adventure game.
Most preferably (although not required) authenticating passwords are unique or semi-unique to the player(s) who possess them. For example, each password may be an alpha-numeric code that is mathematically derived from a unique ID number stored on each participating players token or from a password the player selects. Thus, the secret code is more-or-less unique to the specific player(s) involved in an authenticated game event and preferably cannot be used by other players (even if they copy or steal the secret code). When the alpha-numeric number is subsequently re-entered into another device (e.g., a home game console or home computer) by the authorized player, the game software can reverse the mathematical algorithm using the players unique ID or user-selected password (this may or may not be previously entered at the beginning of the game) and thereby determine and/or validate the game event(s) that generated the authenticating password. Existing public-key/private-key encryption algorithms and/or the like could be used for encoding and decoding the authenticating passwords.
Optionally, each authenticating password could have a “shelf life” of any desired length of time such that it must be used within an hour, a day, a week, a month, etc. This might help move the game along by keeping players on their toes. Authenticating passwords could be easily printed and dispensed on special tickets or stickers, which can be collected. Alternatively, and/or in addition, authenticating passwords can be readily printed on any ordinary cash register receipt as part of any purchase transaction (e.g. at a fast food or other retail establishment).
To make the password system more convenient, the token device may optionally include one or more entry buttons and an LCD display. When players insert the token into an enabled reader, the secret code(s) are downloaded automatically to the token device and can be displayed on the LCD screen. The token thus becomes a secret encoder/decoder device that allows players to electronically transport and send/receive secret messages and codes to each other that can only be read by players/devices that possess the correct authenticating code. An optional communication port may allow secret codes to be downloaded directly to a computer game, portable game unit or other devices using, for example, a standard USB communication port.
Retail Methods
The above-described games additionally allow for unique methods for providing a retail product to a consumer. In particular, such methods include selling a retail product, advertising the retail product, combinations of the same and the like. In general, the retail methods disclosed herein allow a consumer to purchase a product that is capable of interacting, such as through wireless communication, with a variety of devices and/or in a variety of venues. In addition, in certain embodiments, the consumer is able to “feel-out” the product by using the product for a certain period of time prior to purchasing the product. For instance, the consumer may use the retail product to participate in an interactive game, after which he/she has the option of purchasing the product as a souvenir and/or, preferably, of using the product in subsequent games and/or venues.
Furthermore, unlike magnetically-stripped cards used in certain entertainment centers to keep track of a consumer's account balance (for example, play credits) and/or awards (for example, number of tickets earned), the retail products described herein may be used in a variety of venues and/or may have an independent use or value, as described in more detail below. That is, embodiments of the retail product allow a consumer to use the product in a variety of interactive venues, while the retail product also has a separate utility or value outside the venues.
As disclosed previously herein, certain embodiments of the invention include a retail product, such as a toy device, that is provided to a consumer for interactive use in one or more venues. For exemplary purposes, the retail product will be generally referred to hereafter as a toy wand. It is contemplated, however, that the retail product may take on a variety of different forms and/or uses, examples of which are disclosed below.
In certain embodiments, the first interactive device comprises an RF device, such as an RF reader and/or transceiver. In other embodiments, the first interactive device may comprise a receiver (for example, an infrared receiver), a detector, a scanner, and/or other like devices capable of communication with an external device.
At Block 710, a second interactive device is provided in a second venue. In certain embodiments, the second interactive device is also capable of producing one or more sensory effects in response to communication to and/or from the toy wand. For example, the second interactive device may be similar to the first interactive device. In yet other embodiments, the second interactive device may differ from the first interactive device.
In certain embodiments of the invention, the first and/or second venues may comprise one or more of a wide variety of facilities, locations, and/or structures. For example, one or more of the venues may comprise an interactive entertainment facility, embodiments of which are described above. In certain other embodiments, the venue(s) may comprise an amusement park, an arcade, a family entertainment center, a dentist's office, a doctor's office, an automobile, a bus, a taxi, a sports arena or field, a post office, an airplane, a store, a restaurant, a conference center, a hotel, a television set, a personal computer, a billboard, the Internet, combinations of the same, or the like.
In certain embodiments, the first venue identified in Block 705 is geographically separate from the second venue identified in Block 710. That is, the first and second venues are advantageously positioned in different locations, such as for example, different cities and/or neighborhoods.
At Block 715, the consumer is provided with the toy wand, which is capable of interfacing with the first and second interactive devices. As will be appreciated, in other embodiments, the consumer may be provided with an interactive toy or product other than a wand, such as, for example, a stuffed animal, a toy vehicle, a lunchbox, or the like. In yet other embodiments, the retail product comprises apparel (such as clothing, a hat, a backpack, shoes, or the like), jewelry (such as a necklace, a bracelet, a watch, or glasses, or the like), a collector's item (such as a card or badge), combinations of the same or the like.
Advantageously, the toy wand is of a size that may be easily transported by the consumer. In embodiments of the invention involving other types of retail products, the consumer may wear the retail product and/or attach the retail product to his/her clothing.
Furthermore, in certain preferred embodiments, the toy wand is capable of wireless communication with the first and second interactive devices. For instance, in certain embodiments, the toy wand may comprise an RF tag, such as a passive (batteryless) or an active RF tag, configured to interface with the interactive devices through RF communications, as described in more detail above. In yet other embodiments, the toy wand is configured to communicate with the first and/or second interactive devices through infrared or other wireless communications.
In certain embodiments of the invention, the retail product, such as the toy wand, advantageously comprises an object having an independent and/or intrinsic value that is separate from the use of the product in the first and second venues. For instance, the retail product may comprise a “play” value such that the consumer is able to play with the retail object as a stand-alone toy. For example, the retail object may be a stuffed animal that the consumer may play and interact with outside the first and second venues. In yet other embodiments, the retail product may comprise an independent collectible value (for example, a collector card), an independent utilitarian value (for example, a shirt), and/or an independent artistic value (for example, a figurine).
With continued reference to Block 715, providing the toy wand to the consumer may comprise loaning, renting, giving and/or selling the toy wand to the consumer. In certain embodiments, the consumer may be loaned or rented the toy wand for a period of time prior to receiving an offer to sell the toy wand, which is described in more detail below with respect to
After the toy wand is provided to the consumer, the retail process 700 moves to Block 720. At Block 720, the retail process 700 tracks the consumer's use of the toy wand in the first and/or second venues. Such tracking may be performed in a variety of ways. For example, in preferred embodiments, the tracking comprises electronic tracking, such as through the use of one or more computers and/or databases.
For instance, a main computer may be used to store information relating to the consumer's use of the toy wand in the first and/or second venues. Such information may include the number of interactive devices visited by the consumer, challenges completed by the consumer, the types and/or number of “spells” cast by the consumer, the progress of the consumer in one or more interactive games, combinations of the same, or the like. In such embodiments, the main computer may be networked to a plurality of computerized devices that are associated with each interactive device. In yet other embodiments, the main computer may comprise multiple computers, and/or each venue may include its own computer that may or may not be networked to computers of other venues.
In such embodiments, the toy wand is advantageously capable of storing identification information, such as information that uniquely identifies the particular consumer or group of consumers. Such types of identification information are disclosed in more detail above and may be stored, for example, on a memory of the toy wand.
In other embodiments, the toy wand stores information regarding the use of the wand by the consumer. For instance, the toy wand may store information relating to interactive devices visited by the consumer, challenges completed by the consumer, the types and/or number of “spells” cast by the consumer, the progress of the consumer in one or more interactive games, combinations of the same, or the like. In such embodiments, the toy wand preferably comprises a memory and may communicate or upload such information to a main computer or like device.
Such tracking information may be advantageously used to analyze the consumer's use of the toy wand and/or to monitor a progress of the consumer. For instance, information gathered with respect to the consumer's use of the toy wand in the first venue may be used to customize and/or enhance the consumer's experience in the second venue or in a subsequent visit by the consumer to the first venue. For example, tracking a consumer's progress in a first interactive game in the first venue may be used to determine a “reward” obtainable by the consumer in the second venue. In yet other embodiments, such tracking may be used to analyze behavioral characteristics of the consumer and/or patterns of use of the toy wand. Information gathered from such an analysis may be subsequently used to customize the consumer's play experience as he or she interacts with particular interactive devices. For example, tracking may be used to monitor in which environments (for example, locations such as particular restaurants or stores) the consumer uses the wand.
As disclosed, the retail process 700 provides for use of the toy wand in a wide variety of venues. For instance, the consumer may use the toy wand to participate in the interactive game (the first venue) and then later use his/her toy wand in a restaurant (second venue) to obtain a coupon. In yet other embodiments, the effect the consumer experiences in the second venue may depend on his/her prior experience in the first and/or other venues. With respect to the foregoing example, for instance, the value and/or type of coupon received by the consumer in the second venue may depend, at least in part, on the consumer's progress in the interactive game in the first venue, or, alternatively, the consumer may receive a coupon from an interactive device in the first venue that may be used in the second venue.
The retail process 700 described herein is not limited to any particular sequence, and the blocks or states relating thereto can be performed in other sequences that are appropriate. For example, the toy wand may be provided to the consumer (Block 715) prior to providing the first interactive device (Block 705) and/or the second interactive device (Block 710). Furthermore, described blocks or states may be performed in an order other than that specifically disclosed, or multiple blocks or states may be combined in a single block or state.
In yet other embodiments, additional blocks may be performed by the retail process 700. For instance, the consumer may be allowed to customize the design of the toy wand prior to his/her use and/or purchase of the toy wand.
At Block 760, the consumer is provided with the retail product, such as a toy wand. In other embodiments, the retail product may include any other of the retail products described above. In certain embodiments, in particular, the retail product advantageously comprises a product having an independent and/or intrinsic value.
In certain embodiments, the consumer is loaned or rented the toy wand for use by the consumer in the venue. As shown in Block 765, the consumer is allowed to use the toy wand in the venue for a certain period of time. For example, the consumer may be allowed to use the toy wand to interface with one or more interactive devices for a predetermined period of time, for a particular game or session, or the like.
Once the consumer has used the toy wand in the venue, the consumer is then given the option of purchasing the toy wand (Block 770). In embodiments wherein the consumer has paid money to rent the toy wand, the consumer may optionally be given an offer to purchase the toy wand at a reduced price in view of the payment(s) already made. In yet other embodiments, the consumer is able to purchase the wand after the consumer has completed or solved a particular number of games or challenges, has attained a particular progress level in an interactive game, has visited a particular number of venues and/or interactive devices, combinations of the same or the like. In yet other embodiments, the consumer may receive a particular discount on the price of the toy wand depending on his/her experience (for example, progress) in the venue.
In certain embodiments, the toy wand is offered for sale to the consumer when the consumer exits the particular venue, such as an interactive play facility. For example, a gift shop and/or other retail facility may be located near an exit of the venue. When the consumer exits the facility, he or she is given the option to either purchase or return the toy wand.
The retail process 750 advantageously provides the consumer with an opportunity to use and interact with the toy wand prior to purchase. Furthermore, it is contemplated that, once the consumer discovers the usefulness and entertainment value of the toy wand, the consumer will have an increased desire to purchase the toy wand.
Although the retail process 750 has been described with reference to particular embodiments, the blocks or states relating thereto can be performed in other sequences that are appropriate. For example, the consumer may have the option of purchasing the toy wand (Block 770) prior to using the toy wand in the venue (Block 765) and/or at any time during the consumer's participation in the venue. Details of such embodiments are discussed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/274,760, filed Nov. 15, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,878,905, issued Feb. 1, 2011, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference to be considered part of this specification. Furthermore, described blocks or states may be performed in an order other than that specifically disclosed, or multiple blocks or states may be combined in a single block or state.
As discussed above, systems and methods described herein may be utilized in an interactive game environment, wherein an experience of a game participant may dynamically change based on a variety of factors.
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In certain embodiments, the retail phase may be performed near a gaming area, such as in an adjacent room. For instance, the retail phase may take place in a gift shop or the like. In yet other embodiments, the retail phase may be performed online by the game participant. For example, the participant may purchase an item over the Internet or other network or virtual environment.
After the retail phase, the game participant moves to the training phase (Block 604). During the training phase, the participant is provided with information relating to his or her participation in the game. For example, the participant may be provided with the rules and/or guidelines for the game via a video and/or a game character. In some embodiments, the game participant may bypass the training phase (Block 604), such as, for example, if the game participant is already familiar with the game 600 or if the game 600 does not include training.
Following the training phase, the participant moves to the interactive entertainment phase (Block 606). During the interactive entertainment phase, the participant is involved in one or more activities through which the participant may progress and/or advance in the game 600. For instance, the participant may advance through a series of clues to obtain a variety of virtual objects. A computer system may track, such as through a database, information regarding the actions of the participants during the interactive entertainment phase.
In certain embodiments, the interactive entertainment phase is dynamic and changes based on the status, experiences and/or items acquired by the participant. For example, during the interactive entertainment phase, the participant may acquire virtual objects that give the participant new abilities or spells. The computer system may then update this new information in the database and modify the interactive entertainment accordingly.
In certain embodiments, and as described in more detail below, the interactive entertainment phase comprises a variety of levels and/or layers that are interrelated. For instance, the progress of the participant during one level may directly affect the participant's advancement to and/or success in a subsequent level.
From the interactive entertainment phase, the participant may move to the redemption phase (Block 608). During the redemption phase, the participant may redeem virtual items and/or points that he or she has acquired for real items that may be obtained in a store. For instance, a participant who has acquired a certain level of points may redeem the points for a rune, such as an artifact or a jewel.
The participant may also have the option of directly purchasing an item from the retail location (Block 610). In such circumstances, the participant need not redeem or have acquired any points or objects to purchase the desired item. For example, the participant may pass through a gift shop when leaving the game area and may purchase even more items for use inside the game or as a souvenir. In other embodiments, only participants who have reached a certain level can purchase an item and/or purchase the item at a “special” and/or reduced price.
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In certain embodiments, an item that is purchased from the retail area is associated with a higher “power” or strength than the powers associated with a similar item acquired through redemption and/or as a result of one or more activities. For instance, a rune that is purchased through a retail store may give a participant more powers in the interactive entertainment phase than the same rune that has been acquired by another participant through an interactive quest or may allow the participant access to certain features of the game to which participants without the rune are not allowed access.
In certain embodiments, the participant is able to end the interactive game 600 at his or her convenience. Because a computer system records the progress of the participant, the participant is able to return to the interactive game 600 at a later time and/or another day and is able to continue his or her game where he or she left off. Such a game advantageously provides for virtually endless possibilities in managing the game and allows for additional layers to be added to the interactive entertainment phase as previous phases are completed.
Although the interactive game 600 has been described with reference to particular embodiments, a wide variety of alternative sequences may be used. For example, the blocks described herein are not limited to any particular sequence, and the acts relating thereto can be performed in other sequences that are appropriate. For example, described acts or blocks may be performed in an order other than that specifically disclosed, or multiple acts or blocks may be combined in a single act or block or be performed substantially currently.
For instance, in certain embodiments, the participant may not be required to initially purchase an item (Block 602) to enter the interactive entertainment phase. Instead, the participant may be provided with a “loaner” wand for use in the interactive entertainment phase. The participant may then be given the option to purchase the wand at the end or during the game play. The participant may also be given one or more objects that may be discarded or “upgraded.”
Furthermore,
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In other embodiments, at least one of a plurality of simple effects may be activated by the participant in the basic layer, including, but not limited to: the playing of a sound, such as a voice or a musical tone; the lighting of a crystal; the opening of a treasure chest, the playing of a musical instrument; the turning on of a video display, such as a picture; the lighting of a lantern; the talking of a book; the sounding of thunder and/or the shaking of a ground surface beneath the play participant as strobe lights flash; and combinations of the same and the like.
During the basic phase, the participant may be awarded points for each time he or she activates an effect. In certain embodiments, the points may be in the form of “gold” and/or experience points. For instance, the more experience points a participant has, the further the participant progresses in the game. The participant may even be awarded a certain level or title as he or she gathers points (for example, 0-1000 points is an Apprentice Magi; 1000-2000 points is a Beginning Magi; 2000-5000 points is an Advanced Magi; and over 5000 points is a Master Magi).
The basic layer is advantageously adapted to the beginner-level participant. Even young children, such as three- to five-year old children may enjoy an extended period of time activating various audio and/or visual effects. Such a layer is also adapted to those who are not interested in performing a more involved quest but enjoy observing the different effects possible through the use of the magic wand. In other embodiments, the basic layer is limited to participants who have purchased only the basic wand and/or a basic entrance pass.
For many participants, however, the basic layer serves as a platform to a subsequent layer, such as the quests layer illustrated by Block 626 in
The quests layer may comprise a plurality of “missions” that are given to the participant by a “GameMaster” or a “QuestMaster.” The participant is provided with a screen that lists all of the available quests and their associated “runes” and/or tokens. As the participant completes each quest and collects the rune(s), the magic wand of the participant is given new powers, and the participant acquires additional gold and/or experience points.
In certain embodiments, the quest sequence begins with the participant activating a main quest screen by waving his or her magic wand. A sensor near the screen detects and identifies the wand, which has a unique identification stored in the computer system. For instance, the wand may be identified by an alphanumeric code and may be associated with a game participant named “Jimmy.” The main quest screen then greets this game participant by name by displaying the phrase “Welcome Magi Jimmy” and provides the game participant with a number of options. For example, the main quest screen may allow this game participant to select a “Quests” option, an “Adventures” option or a “Status” option. In certain embodiments, by selecting the “Status” option, the main quest screen displays the total gold and/or experience points this game participant has acquired and his progress on any quest or adventure he has commenced.
When the game participant selects the “Quests” option, a display appears on the main quest screen showing twelve runes.
In certain embodiments, when a game participant selects a particular rune (for example, through pointing his magic wand), the QuestMaster appears on the screen (for example, as a full motion live action or an animated character) and tells the game participant a story about the rune, its powers and what the game participant must accomplish to earn the rune. Once the QuestMaster has finished talking, another screen appears that shows the game participant the physical items that he must find in the interactive game area. Each time the game participant finds a particular item, the item is highlighted on the screen with a surrounding glow. This allows the game participant to monitor which items have been found and those items that he still has yet to obtain. For instance,
To accept a quest, the game participant selects an “Accept” button. This notifies the computer system that the wand associated with this particular game participant is now active with respect to the selected quest. Thus, when the game participant finds the right item, the computer system recognizes the item and rewards the game participant accordingly. In certain embodiments, if a game participant obtains the wrong item, the computer system may notify him as well.
Quests may take on many different forms. For instance, a quest may comprise one or more scavenger hunts wherein the participant is required to find one or more objects identified by a list. For example, in order to complete a “Lightning Quest,” a participant may be required to find a suit of armor, a shield, a sword in a stone, and a Book of Lightning.
In certain embodiments, once the participant has acquired all the items, the participant is given one final task to collect the rune and/or complete the quest. For example, the participant may be required to contact a Duel Master, which may be an animated or live action character depicted on a screen.
In certain embodiments, a quest may contain one or more characters that respond to signals from the magic wand or like device depending on the progress of the participant in the interactive game 600. These characters may “live” in the game by being continuously depicted on a screen (whether or not they are “active”). For example, a Dragon may be asleep in his lair, snoring and exhaling smoke when no players are in the lair to challenge him. Likewise, the Duel Master may pace back and forth in his room until a player “activates” him.
For instance, the Duel Master may be activated by a participant who has completed all the elements of the particular quest (for example, finding all the items) and that directs his or her wand at the entrance to the Duel Master's house. The computer system then accesses its database to determine if the participant associated with the wand has completed all the tasks. If the participant has completed all the tasks, the computer system activates a new video sequence in which the Duel Master turns and looks at the camera, thanking the player for finding all of the items and rewarding them with the rune. An animated graphic of the Rune then appears on the screen with the Duel Master. When the participant later accesses the “Status” option on the main quest screen, the Rune is displayed as being earned by the participant and the participant may activate one or more powers associated with the Rune. For instance, a Lightning Rune may allow a participant to “zap” non-participant characters in the interactive game 600 and/or other participants in the gaming area or at a dueling station.
In other embodiments, a quest may comprise a timed event during which a participant is required to find one or more items. In yet other embodiments, a quest may comprise finding a particular object and delivering the object to another character. A skilled artisan will recognize from the disclosure herein a wide variety of alternative forms of activities and/or tasks usable with one or more quests.
With reference to
In certain embodiments, an adventure is a story within the interactive game 600 in which a participant may interact. For example, an adventure may comprise: battling a Goblin King; taming a Unicorn; assisting Pixies; meeting with the Duel Master, dueling the Dragon; and combinations of the same or the like. An example screen shot 675 for providing the participant with adventure selections is illustrated in
In certain embodiments, the participant is required to complete a plurality of tasks or steps prior to completing the adventure. For instance, the participant may be required to complete one task before being informed as to the subsequent task. As one example, the participant may need to light torches, open a gate, distract a guard, battle the Goblin King, find the jewels scattered around the dungeon, and then return the jewels to the Princess.
In certain embodiments, in order to successfully complete each step of an Adventure, the participant must have acquired one or more particular runes during the quest layer. For example, to open the gate, a participant may need a Portal Rune. To distract the guard, the participant may need a Distraction Rune. To battle the Goblin King, the participant may need the Lightning Rune. As can be seen, a participant may complete an adventure only after he or she has completed particular quests.
In certain embodiments, each adventure advantageously includes an ending in which, once the adventure has been completed, a game character gives the participant a virtual magic item.
With reference to
The competition layer will be described hereinafter with respect to a dueling competition, wherein at least two players face off against each other by casting certain spells and using powers that they have acquired during their quests and adventures. That is, the power and/or strength of each duel participant depends on the progress of the participant in one or more other activities (for example, quests, adventures). Of course, other types of competitive games may be used during the competition layer, as will be readily apparent from the disclosure herein.
In certain embodiments, the dueling competition utilizes dueling stations that are set up as an interactive arcade-type game. The dueling stations may be located in or near the gaming area used for the quests and/or adventures, or the dueling stations may be at a remote location. For instance, the dueling stations may be located at a fast food restaurant or another recreational facility or online.
The first participant 803 is advantageously positioned to view both the second rear display 814 and the second front display 818. In certain embodiments, the second rear display 814 shows the spells (such as, for example, attack, shield and/or heal spells) cast by the second participant 805 during the duel. The second front display 818 shows the spells cast by the first participant 803 during the duel. In situations where multiple spells are cast at the same time by a single participant, the attack graphic may appear first, followed by the shield or heal graphic.
The first dueling station 802 may also include a first “mana” pole 822 that displays the current power of the first participant 803. For instance, the first mana pole 822 may include a plurality of lights (for example, eight lights) that are initially lit up at the beginning of the duel and that successively turn off as the first participant 803 loses powers. When all the lights of the mana pole 822 turn off, the first participant is out of power and is defeated. In certain embodiments, each of the lights represents ten mana/points (for example, for a total of eighty mana/points).
The second participant 805 is advantageously positioned to view both the first rear display 806 and the first front display 810. The first rear display 806 shows the spells cast by the first participant 803 during the duel. The first front display 810 shows the spells cast by the second participant 805 during the duel. The second dueling station 804 also includes a second “mana” pole 824 that displays the current power of the second participant 805.
In certain embodiments, the dueling stations 802, 804 may also include a plurality of special effect devices to enhance the dueling experience. For instance, either or both of the dueling stations 802 and 804 may include at least one fan to simulate “wind,” a heating element to simulate “fire,” a vibratable floor, a fog machine, multi-colored overhead lights (for example, bright white, red, blue and/or purple lights), an integrated sound system (for example, with speakers at the base of the dueling station), and combinations of the same and the like.
In certain embodiments, the sensors 812, 820 comprise illumination devices and detect “spells” cast by the participants 803, 805, respectively, maneuvering their magic wands. For instance, the sensors 812, 820 may detect at least two different qualities of spells (for example, low quality and high quality), each of which results in a different effect. In certain embodiments, the low level spell is equal to the lowest level of mana (for example, ten mana/points). For instance, a participant who casts a low-level spell may cause damage of ten mana/points to his or her opponent, while a participant who casts a high-level spell may inflict damage of twenty or thirty mana/points.
In certain embodiments, the duel between the first participant 803 and the second participant 805 begins when each of the participants hovers his or her wand about the sensors 812, 820, respectively. Each of the front displays 810 and 818 then shows symbols representing the plurality a spells for use in dueling. Furthermore, the front displays 810, 818 may highlight the spells that have been earned by the particular play participant for use in the current duel. In certain embodiments, each participant is given fire (basic attack) and shield (basic defend) spells. Each attack spell is capable of damaging the opposing participant's mana. Once one participant's mana is depleted, the other participant wins. In certain embodiments, the successful participant also earns gold and/or powers to be added to his or her interactive game profile.
Although the dueling competition has been described with reference to particular embodiments, a wide variety of alternative systems and/or devices may be used. For instance, one or more of the dueling stations may include a scoreboard that displays the current state of the duel, the names of the highest scoring players for the day, and/or current events relating to the gaming area.
Also, as will be recognized from the disclosure herein, additional layers may be added to the interactive game 600 as appropriate. For instance, the game 600 may further include an Expeditions layer, wherein the participant is required to complete one or more adventures and/or make certain purchases in order to participate in an expedition. In addition, the competition layer may be implemented before or after different layers and/or may be integrated into the layers. Moreover, retail layers may be integrated into the training and interactive entertainment layers. For example, there may be certain basic effects, quests, adventures, or competitions that cannot be completed without a certain retail purchase, and/or the participant's strength or power may be increased during the levels based on certain retail purchases.
Furthermore, although the interactive game 600 has been described with reference to particular embodiments, devices other than a wand may be used. For example, the interactive game 600 may use cards with magnetic strips, a device with an embedded RFID reader or other like electronic tag or device that stores and/or outputs a readable signal. In certain embodiments, the participant may be further associated with a compass that tracks the location of the participant and/or allows others to locate or send messages to the participant (for example, a parent contacting his or her child in the game area).
The interactive game 600 may also be performed in a plurality of locations. For instance, the adventure layer represented by Block 636 of
In addition, although the interactive game 600 is explained herein with reference to a magical-themed environment, the interactive game 600 may adapted to, but not restricted to the following themes: space, pirates, dinosaurs, time travel, Tom Sawyer, Nickelodeon, Looney Tunes, Haunted Houses, and the like. For instance, the following provides an example of a racing themed, interlinked games wherein progress within one game and/or retail purchases effect the progress and/or advancement in a second linked game.
Interlinked Games
In certain embodiments, the systems and methods disclosed herein may provide interlinked games such that as a participant earns points, levels, strengths, and the like by playing one game, those earnings affect how the participant advances to or progresses in a second game.
For example, imagine that a game participant “Joshua” plays a first car racing game and reaches Level 5 of 10 which places him at “expert level driver” with “turbo boost” strength and “ten extra spare tires.” The game participant then goes to play a second car racing game that is “linked” to the first car racing game. The second car racing game recognizes this game participant, his Level 5 status of “expert level driver,” his turbo boost strength and ten extra spare tires. Thus, when the game participant starts to play the second car racing game, he starts at the equivalent of Level 5 and is able to use his turbo boost strength and ten extra spare tires.
The game participant then wants to earn rocket fuel, and he discovers that in order to have rocket fuel for playing the first car racing game and/or the second car racing game, he has to compete and place in the top three in a multiple participant car racing game. If the game participant does so, he will earn rocket fuel and be able to use that fuel when he goes back to play the first car racing game and/or the second car racing game.
In addition, if the game participant wants to earn the “extreme exhaust system” for his car, then he has to purchase at least five HAPPY MEALS® at MCDONALD'S® and correctly answer twenty questions in an online quiz. Once he enters his receipt codes for his five HAPPY MEALS®, and enters the correct answers on the quiz, the game participant's status is updated to include the “extreme exhaust system.” When he goes back to play the first car racing game and/or the second car racing game, the games will recognize that he has earned the extreme exhaust system.
Next, our game participant wants to obtain a “fire retardant driving jacket” to make him more likely to survive a crash in the first car racing game and/or the second car racing game. The game participant then goes to the local GYMBOREE® and purchases a particular jacket. With the particular jacket comes a special code that our game participant enters online to obtain the “fire retardant driving jacket.” When the game participant returns to play the first car racing game and/or the second car racing game, the games will recognize that he has the fire retardant driving jacket. Thus, if the game participant crashes during the game, his character may survive the crash, whereas the game may end for another participant who did not get the fire retardant driving jacket.
While a car racing example has been used, it is recognized that the interlinked game system may be used in a variety of environments and may include participation in several different areas, including gaming, food service, clothing, toys, libraries, doctors, dentists, restaurants, and the like. In addition, a variety of different games could be interlinked including virtual and physical games and challenges.
While certain embodiments of the inventions have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the form of the methods and systems described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. The accompanying claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such forms or modifications as would fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosure.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/204,330, filed Mar. 11, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,616,334, issued Apr. 11, 2017, which is a continuation of and claims priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 120 from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/440,812, filed Apr. 5, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,702,515, issued Apr. 22, 2014, which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/209,087, filed Aug. 12, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,827,810, issued Sep. 9, 2014, which is a continuation of and claims priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 120 from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/507,934, filed Aug. 22, 2006, which is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 120 from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/183,592, filed Jul. 18, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,608,535, issued Dec. 17, 2013, which is a continuation of and claims benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/410,583, filed Apr. 7, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,967,566, issued Nov. 22, 2005, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/370,568, filed Apr. 5, 2002, each of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety and is to be considered a part of this specification.
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