Patent · US Expired

Interactive quest game

US7614958B2 · kind B2 · utility

162Cited by
126References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateNov 10, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63G31/007
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A gaming system and method of game play is provided wherein the gaming is earned out within a themed physical play space comprising an existing or specially configured entertainment facility or play structure. The game utilizes electronically identifiable objects, such as colored balls, shaped objects, cards, bands, tags and/or the like, to provide an interactive game play experience generally simulative of a computer adventure game experience. Play participants are challenged to work and cooperate with other play participants to find identified objects, clues or other information for use in solving various puzzles or problems that present encumbrances inhibiting players' advancement in the game. Optionally, each play participant possesses a unique RFID band, card or the like, that electronically identifies the play participant and enables the play system to award and track points or other rewards to successful play participants individually or working with other play participants as a team.

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