Stadium game for fans

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1997-10-14

2001-09-25

Martin-Wallace, Valencia (Department: 3713)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

With communication link

C463S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06293868

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Games of chance are well known. These games include lotteries and casino gambling. Where it is legal, games that involve betting on the outcome of sporting events are also very popular. These games include football, baseball, boxing, horse racing and others.
Computer systems exist for reading coded information directly into a computer memory so that the information can be processed by the computer.
The technology exists to establish a Local Area Network or LAN. A LAN is a distributed network of computers that are interlinked so that they exchange information with each other.
The Internet is a large scale computer network that is operated to enable persons from all over the world to exchange information and files via their personal computers.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a game which is played by fans of sports events such as baseball, football, basketball, soccer hockey and golf. Each player makes advance predictions regarding the actions they expect to occur during the event. The player records his predictions in a form that can be checked by a computer. The predictions of each player are analyzed by a computer and compared to actual outcomes occurring during the event and scores are given to each player based on the accuracy of his predictions. Any number of prizes may be awarded based on the scores. In a preferred embodiment, predictions are made on cards that are manually collected and then automatically read and scored by computer-controlled equipment made by Scantron Corporation (or one of Scantron's Competitors). In another preferred embodiment, predictions are transmitted electronically from the player's stadium seat to the analysis location. In another preferred embodiment, television viewers are permitted to play via the Internet. In another preferred embodiment, players in the comfort of their homes are able to enter predictions and actual results into an electronic “game-box” or a personal computer that contains software designed to analyze the accuracy of the predictions. In a preferred embodiment played at baseball events, players predict the number of hits, runs and errors in each inning. In a variation, the player predicts whether the batter will, one way or another, safely reach at least first base. Extra points can be given for predicting the final score. In a preferred embodiment played at a football event, the player would predict the result of each drive by choosing one of the following: 1) offense scores a touchdown, 2) offense scores field goal or defense scores safety, 3) field goal attempt is unsuccessful, 4) offense punts, 5) turnover other than punt, or 6) none of the above. Preferably this football embodiment of the game is played with equipment that permits each player to make his prediction just before the start of the drive. Preferably, the names of the leaders of the game are flashed on the stadium scoreboard at intervals during the game to increase player interest.


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