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Systems and methods for prize discovery games

  • US 8,771,059 B2
  • Filed: 07/22/2011
  • Issued: 07/08/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for a map-based prize discovery game, the method comprising:

  • establishing an online game based on a map that includes a plurality of grid wherein said map is of a geographic region and each of the at least one grid unit on the map is associated with a corresponding real-world location;

    placing at least one object in hidden association with one or more predetermined grid units in the map;

    receiving, via a graphical user interface, from a first player at least one token;

    receiving the first player'"'"'s selection of the at least one grid unit automatically based on the player'"'"'s real-world location;

    associating the selected at least one first grid unit with the first player;

    determining, using at least one processor, whether the first player wins a prize based on the selection of the at least one first grid unit and the placement of the at least one object in hidden association with the one or more predetermined grid units in the map.

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