Methods, systems, and devices for synchronized parallel gameplay
US8858313B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8064
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one embodiment, the invention relates to a network-based quiz game and related methods that is playable in parallel relative to and synchronized with an event of interest such as a sports event. This embodiment can be a massively multiplayer game in one embodiment. The players of the game include various participant using electronic devices. The game and relates methods can be implemented using a client server architecture and various hardware and software components.
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