GAME-BASED APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR LIFESTYLE GOAL ACHIEVEMENT
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of game elements, wherein information regarding an activity in pursuit of a lifestyle improvement goal is displayed on a surface of each game element;
a game framework comprising a spatial representation of an actual accomplishment by a player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal; and
a journal comprising a written representation of the actual accomplishment by the player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal.
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Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed in which players achieve various lifestyle goals through interactive game-playing. A plurality of game elements is provided, wherein information regarding an activity in pursuit of a lifestyle improvement goal is displayed on a surface of each game element. A game framework is provided, comprising a spatial representation of an actual accomplishment by a player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal. A journal is also provided, comprising a written representation of the actual accomplishment by the player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal. A timing device may also be provided that times the actual accomplishment of the activity in pursuit of a lifestyle improvement goal by the player, according to a timing criterion that comprises at least one of a lower time limit and an upper time limit.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of game elements, wherein information regarding an activity in pursuit of a lifestyle improvement goal is displayed on a surface of each game element; a game framework comprising a spatial representation of an actual accomplishment by a player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal; and a journal comprising a written representation of the actual accomplishment by the player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system comprising:
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a plurality of game elements, wherein information regarding an activity in pursuit of a lifestyle improvement goal is displayed on a surface of each game element; a game framework comprising a spatial representation of an actual accomplishment by a player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal; a journal comprising a written representation of the actual accomplishment by the player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal; and a timing device that times the actual accomplishment of the activity in pursuit of a lifestyle improvement goal by the player. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A method comprising the steps of:
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providing a game comprising a plurality of game elements, wherein information regarding an activity in pursuit of a lifestyle improvement goal is displayed on a surface of each game element, a game framework comprising a spatial representation of an actual accomplishment by a player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal, and a journal comprising a written representation of the actual accomplishment by the player of the activity in pursuit of the lifestyle improvement goal; guiding an individual to set the lifestyle improvement goal, appropriate to the individual'"'"'s needs and circumstances; recommending that the individual play the game and actually perform the activity displayed on the face of each game element selected while playing the game; and instructing the individual in a playing procedure of the game. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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