Method and apparatus for improvisational interaction in role playing events
First Claim
1. A structured improvisational interaction within an event, wherein said structure of said interaction is suggested by information provided on one or more information bearing devices, and wherein said information bearing devices also serve to track the progress of said improvisational interaction leading to a conclusion of said event.
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Abstract
The invention disclosed herein is directed to a method and apparatus for facilitating personal interaction at an event, and particularly in the context of playing an role playing game (“RPG”), live action role playing game (“LARP”), or other event. The instant invention preferably utilizes portable, compact, information bearing and/or action initiating devices which guide game play and encourage improvisation and socialization by and between participants. In one embodiment of the invention, the information bearing and/or action initiating devices may take the form of standard or customized playing cards, sheets, or other compact devices. When such compact devices are utilized in a LARP, the event is referred to herein as a CardLARP.
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- 1. A structured improvisational interaction within an event, wherein said structure of said interaction is suggested by information provided on one or more information bearing devices, and wherein said information bearing devices also serve to track the progress of said improvisational interaction leading to a conclusion of said event.
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9. A system for inducing improvisational interaction, said system comprising:
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a first information bearing device characterizing a character; and
a second information bearing device for tracking the progress of said improvisational interaction;
wherein said first information bearing device and/or second information bearing device contain information which induces said improvisational interaction. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for inducing improvisational interaction comprising the steps of:
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distributing a character card to a participant, wherein said character card contains information related to said character; and
distributing an action card to a participant having a character card, wherein said action card contains information related to a particular action, and wherein said information on said character card and/or action card induces one or more improvisational interactions.
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