Apparatus and methods for providing interactive entertainment

Details Apparatus and methods for providing interactive entertainment Apparatus and methods for providing interactive entertainment

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Vo, Peter DungBa (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Player-actuated control structure

Reexamination Certificate

active

07896742

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention provide a unique interactive game that includes multiple dynamic layers in which a participant may complete a variety of challenges and/or tasks. For example, the participant may obtain a toy “wand” from a retail phase that is usable in an interactive entertainment phase. The interactive entertainment phase may include multiple interrelated layers such that progress in one or more layers may affect the participant's experience in one or more other layers. The participant may also receive training on how to use the wand and/or complete one or more special effects, adventures and/or quests. During or following the interactive entertainment phase, the participant may use accumulated points and/or powers to redeem prizes and/or compete against other participants, such as in a duel.

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