Paul Edward Andrews

US Patent:

20060240894, Oct 26, 2006

Filed:

Apr 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/112949

Inventors:

Paul Andrews - Arvada CO, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

463042000

Abstract:

A computer-based method for serving an online game linked to concurrent operation of an event center. The online game is designed to generate game elements or characters configured based on characteristics or features of the event center. A schedule is determined for playing the online game, and the scheduled time period includes occurrence of events at the event center. The method includes serving the online game to client devices over a network during the playing schedule. The method includes awarding prizes to the operators associated with high scores, and prizes include event center-linked prizes. The game elements are defined based on structural features of the event center and characteristics of event performers. Game elements include advertising banners presenting advertising data associated with the event center or events at the event center and/or include a display area for displaying data collected from event center during the occurrence of the event.