Interactive knowledge based game system
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- An interactive knowledge based game system comprising a central control unit consisting of a display system 102 and general purpose computer 101 interconnected with and communicating bidirectionally with one or more player terminal devices 106 using any available communication method. Said general-purpose computer includes hardware, software 104 and database components to operate and display a knowledge based game and interact with the location management and player terminal devices to set and operate the game parameters, determine the player'"'"'s responses to displayed questions and provide necessary interaction therewith.
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Abstract
A computerized system for operating a skill or knowledge based interactive game and several new modes of play for such a game. The invention is applicable to single or multi player ‘trivia’ or other knowledge based games, and could also be applied to games where the player'"'"'s visual observation skills are tested and rewarded. It is particularly useful to public venues such as bars, taverns or social clubs as it provides entertainment and prizes for the patrons and cash revenue to the owner/operator of the premises. The incorporation of a discrete player input to designate an answer not included in the displayed answer group i.e. “None of the Above” or “Bogus” enhances game play and enjoyment.
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- An interactive knowledge based game system comprising a central control unit consisting of a display system 102 and general purpose computer 101 interconnected with and communicating bidirectionally with one or more player terminal devices 106 using any available communication method. Said general-purpose computer includes hardware, software 104 and database components to operate and display a knowledge based game and interact with the location management and player terminal devices to set and operate the game parameters, determine the player'"'"'s responses to displayed questions and provide necessary interaction therewith.
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