SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MULTI-PLAYER GAME EXPERIENCE
First Claim
1. A method for providing a multi-player game experience through a computerized theme-park ride, comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a computerized theme park ride including a ride engine module configured to operate a multi-player game experience according to predefined game parameters including game operation and game media parameters;
b) managing game media parameters of the multi-player game experience through a ride control module in communication with the ride engine module;
c) receiving game media parameter selections from a plurality of players through a ride interface module including an interface device in communication with the ride control module;
d) performing a multi-player game session through the computerized theme-park ride, with the plurality of players wherein the ride engine module, using a processor, presents a game experience for each of the plurality of players wherein the game operation parameters are identical for each player and the game media parameters are consistent with the received game media parameter selections for each player, respectively, thereby providing a coordinated yet disparate game experience for the plurality of players.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing a multi-player game experience through a computerized theme-park ride. The system includes a ride control module configured to manage ride control parameters and settings of a computerized theme park ride. The system includes a ride interface module configured to provide an interface to operate and navigate the computerized theme park ride. The ride interface module include a plurality of interface devices. The system includes a ride engine module, including a processor, configured to operate a multi-player game experience. The system includes a communications module configured to bridge communications between the ride engine module, the ride interface module, and the ride control module over a computerized network. The system includes an account module configured to provide player specific information to the ride control module.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for providing a multi-player game experience through a computerized theme-park ride, comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a computerized theme park ride including a ride engine module configured to operate a multi-player game experience according to predefined game parameters including game operation and game media parameters; b) managing game media parameters of the multi-player game experience through a ride control module in communication with the ride engine module; c) receiving game media parameter selections from a plurality of players through a ride interface module including an interface device in communication with the ride control module; d) performing a multi-player game session through the computerized theme-park ride, with the plurality of players wherein the ride engine module, using a processor, presents a game experience for each of the plurality of players wherein the game operation parameters are identical for each player and the game media parameters are consistent with the received game media parameter selections for each player, respectively, thereby providing a coordinated yet disparate game experience for the plurality of players. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for providing a multi-player game experience through a computerized theme-park ride, comprising:
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a) a ride control module in communication with the communication module and configured to manage ride control parameters and settings of a computerized theme park ride; b) a ride interface module in communication with the ride control module and configured to provide an interface to operate and navigate the computerized theme park ride, wherein the ride interface module include a plurality of interface devices in communication with a plurality of rider account modules associated with a plurality of players; and c) a ride engine module, including a processor, in communication with the ride control module and the ride interface module and configured to operate a multi-player game experience according to predefined game parameters including game operation and game media parameters and to present a game experience for each of the plurality of players wherein the game operation parameters are identical for each player and the game media parameters are consistent with the received game media parameter selections for each player, respectively, thereby providing a coordinated yet disparate game experience for the plurality of players. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for providing a multi-player game experience through a computerized theme-park ride, comprising:
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a) a ride control module in communication with the communication module and configured to manage ride control parameters and settings of a computerized theme park ride; b) a ride interface module in communication with the ride control module and configured to provide an interface to operate and navigate the computerized theme park ride, wherein the ride interface module include a plurality of interface devices in communication with a plurality of rider account modules associated with a plurality of players;
wherein the ride interface module includes a feedback module configured to receive feedback from a player and associate the feedback received with a data set associated with a particular game session;
wherein the feedback module is in communication with an account module in communication with the ride interface module and communicates received feedback to the account module;
wherein the ride interface module proffers a suggested game media selection based on information stored in the account module;
wherein the ride interface module selects a game media selection based on information stored in the account module;
wherein the ride interface module prompts a player for game media parameter selections when an interface device associated with the player approaches within a predefined physical proximity to the computerized theme park ride;c) a ride engine module, including a processor, in communication with the ride control module and the ride interface module and configured to configured to operate a multi-player game experience according to predefined game parameters including game operation and game media parameters and to present a game experience for each of the plurality of players wherein the game operation parameters are identical for each player and the game media parameters are consistent with the received game media parameter selections for each player, respectively, thereby providing a coordinated yet disparate game experience for the plurality of players; d) a communications module in communication with a network and configured to bridge communications between the ride engine module, the ride interface module, and the ride control module over a computerized network; e) an account module in communication with the ride interface module and configured to provide player specific information to the ride control module;
wherein the player specific information includes information related to the age of the associated player;
wherein the player specific information includes game media parameter preference information.
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