WO2007043909A1

WO2007043909A1 - Game organising system

Info

Publication number: WO2007043909A1
Application number: PCT/RU2006/000301
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sergey Nikolaevich Ryazhskikh; Evgeny Aleksandrovich Sokolinsky
Original assignee: Obschestvo S Ogranichennoy Otvetstvennostu 'm Biznes Servis'
Priority date: 2005-10-10
Filing date: 2006-06-13
Publication date: 2007-04-19
Also published as: RU2005131088A; RU2308085C2

Abstract

The invention relates to methods for organising a game by using wire and wireless communication systems. A game organiser uses the wire and wireless communication systems for registering players by means of messages received therefrom and for transmitting registration confirmations thereto, offers at least one game variant to the players, receives the messages therefrom about the selected variant and determines the correctness of solutions sent by players. On a base of the evaluation of solution results, the organiser determines the number of points collected by each player at each stage of the game and dynamically forms a rating according the number of points collected thereby. After said stage, the organiser sets the rating which is used for determining the game prize at each stage and defines the player who receives the main game prize. At least one type of an event result forecast is used in the form of a game variant, the prize fund is formed by means of payable messages which are sent by the players and contain the event result forecasts with respect of each game variant and the part thereof is in advance allocated to a fund for forming the main game prize according to each game variant. The start and end time of each stage is in advance determined by the organiser, the players are registered prior to the start of a new stage and the number of players remains unchanged until the stage is over.

Description

Game Organization Method

The invention relates to methods for organizing a game, namely, to methods for playing a game using wired and wireless communication systems

A known method of servicing betting participants through interactive telecommunication networks (patent application WO 97/28636, MKI6 H 04 M 11/08 // G 06 F 155: 00, 01/31/96), which establishes telecommunication between the client, the bookmaker and the bank, identification of the client is made, the client is provided with a list of orders related to the events, the outcome of which bets are accepted, a list of conditions on which various types of bets are accepted, the client is provided with a database containing game statistics ku, system combinations, etc., and the bet is concluded after the transfer rates of the client to the bank and the bank's confirmation bookmaker.

The disadvantages of the method are: the need for the customer to make a preliminary deposit to the account of the bookmaker at the bank, the inability to use short numbers of mobile operators for transferring orders, the inability to correct the order given.

There is a method of concluding an electronic bet (application for invention WO 00/22908, MKI6 G 06 F 19/00, 04/27/00), by which a telecommunication link is established between the client and the bookmaker, the client is identified, the client is provided with a list of orders related to the events on the outcome of which bets are accepted, a list of conditions on which various types of bets are accepted is provided, a list of available methods for analyzing the development of the situation for various events is provided, I accept warrants Xia bookmaker after confirming customer acceptance of the conditions put forward by him, and the outcome of the bet is defined as a match or not match the outcome of events. User accepted terms

The disadvantages of the method are: the need for the customer to make a preliminary deposit to the account of the bookmaker, the inability to use

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) to transmit orders of short numbers of mobile operators, the impossibility of correction of the given order.

A known method of an interactive game (RU Na 2125904), including contacting participants to the gaming system through the terminals of the gaming system by sending an SMS message, verifying payment for participation in the game, setting a winning item, informing a game participant about his admission to the game, and sequential assignment to each eligible game to the participant of the serial game number through the information processing unit. The organizers of the game set the winning element in the form of a certain number, and the winner is recognized as a participant in the game, whose serial number has reached a given number.

The disadvantage of this method is the lack of instant, upon receipt of a player’s SMS message, the transmission of information about the time of receipt of his SMS both to the mobile operator’s system and to the computer block of the game’s operator, which makes it possible for the player to control the player’s actions to assign a winning sequence number.

A known method of an interactive game (WO9305483), in which a participant sends a message on his mobile phone that he wants to participate in the lottery. At the same time, he sends to the central station a unique number, read by him from the acquired lottery ticket. The central station records data relating to each caller, namely the phone number and specific data in the form of a request sequence number, including the date and time at which the request arrived. The invention provides for the elimination of double and illegal participation in the lottery, for which a unique identification number is checked. When the number of registered participants reaches a given number, the central station selects the winner. The participant wins, whose serial number coincides with the number issued by the random number generator.

The disadvantage of this method is the need to use a random number generator to identify the winner

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) The closest to the proposed method in technical essence is the method of organizing the game (MTC-XPRESS, N ° 8, 2005), through which the game organizer registers the game participants via mobile communication channels by receiving messages from those wishing to take part in the game to the "short" number the mobile operator and sending the registration confirmation to the participant’s mobile phone number, offers the participants at least one solution, receives messages from the participants about the selected solutions, evaluates the decisions taken astnikov making decisions based on the results of evaluation determines the number of points accrued each participant at every stage of the game, the number of points scored for the participants stage dynamically creates peyting_ychactnikov, at the end of this stage of the rating is fixed on the basis of this peytinga. _. It determines the prize reward of the participants at each intermediate stage, and according to the results of the final stage determines the participant receiving the main prize of the Jackpot game. The disadvantages of this method are: the inability to correct the selected solution during the intermediate stage of the game, the difference in the positions of the game participants in the rating at the beginning participation at various stages, the uncertainty of the number of participants during the stages, the lack of accounting for the activity of participants throughout the game, the procedure for choosing a language is not defined and the exchange of information, used only one fixed exchange protocol informatsiey- SMS messages, deprivation of bonus points accumulation participant in the event of receipt of the prize in the intermediate stage.

The technical result of the proposed method is that in the method of organizing the game, through which the organizer of the game registers the participants of the game through the channels of the wired and wireless communication system by receiving messages from those wishing to participate in the game and sending confirmation of registration, offers the participants at least one version of the game , receives messages from participants about the selected game options; determines the correctness of the decisions sent by the participants, according to the results of the decision assessment determines the number of points awarded to each participant at each stage of the game, dynamically generates a rating by the number of points scored during the stage, fixes this rating at the end of the stage, based on

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) which determines the prize reward of participants at each stage and determines the participant who receives the main prize reward of the game, while at least one type of prediction of the outcome of an event acts as a game option, after registration, the organizer assigns a unique identification code (ID) to each participant, language exchange of information is established at the time of registration and is fixed for each ID assigned, a list of possible independent game options is provided and determined by communication for the transmission of messages on decisions made by the participant for each option in each of which he can take part, each stage can consist of at least one sub-step at the end of which counts the coincidence of the predicted outcomes of the events sent by the participant with the actual outcomes of events, according to the results of each sub-stage and stage determine the rating of participants taking into account the number of messages sent during this period of time with forecasts for each type of game, based on which The size of the prize reward according to the results of the stage and the size of the reward according to the results of the sub-stage are given, while the payment of the reward does not prevent the accumulation of points during the stage, the prize fund is formed by the participants sent messages containing forecasts of the outcome of the events, and a predetermined part of it is allocated to the formation of the main prize reward (Jackpot) for each of its types, each stage and sub-stage has a start time predetermined by the organizer and about ending, registration of participants is carried out before the start of the new stage, and the number of participants remains unchanged until the end of the stage, each participant during the sub-stage for any variant of the game is given a period of time predetermined by the organizer to send a message with a forecast of the outcome of the event, each participant during the sub-stage for any a variant of the game is given the opportunity to send a message with a new forecast of the outcome of an event that does not cancel the previous forecast, while the number of messages sent GOVERNMENTAL messages to a particular embodiment, the game can change, and in determining the correct outcome of the events forecast takes into account the current value at the time of sending the message containing the forecast parameter values at the time of completion podeta

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) pa and the deviation of the forecast value of the parameter from the value of the parameter at the time the sub-step is completed

The proposed method does not limit the organizer in choosing data transmission tools and information exchange protocols. Mobile communications, Internet, teletext and others can be used. Various communication protocols may also be used. For example, GSM, GPRS, UMTS. FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, as well as variations of these and other protocols.

The proposed method does not limit the scope of events, the predictions of the outcome of which may be the subject of the game. This can be sports, weather conditions or the values of various meteorological parameters, changes in the exchange rates of currency pairs or stock prices in the stock and currency markets (FOREX, STOCK, etc.). That is, all types of events that can be predicted with varying accuracy using historical and actual data, special methods of processing such data.

The geographical space on which the game can be held is also not limited, that is, any individual or legal entity in any country possessing the necessary means of communication can become a participant in it.

The organizer of the game provides the participants with the opportunity to receive the address of the Internet site, information about their place in the rating for each of the game options in the online mode for all communication channels available to him, provides the participants with the opportunity to receive statistical and current information about the predicted event through all channels available to him communication, provides participants with methods for analyzing the values of forecast parameters. A distinctive feature of the method is the ability to objectively check the results of official communications and publications' or messages of internationally recognized news agencies, such as REUTERS, CQG, DBC and others.

The implementation of the method can be considered on the example of a game, including a forecast of the trend of the exchange rate of one or more currency pairs or, for example, a forecast of the value of the exchange rate of currency pairs in the FOREX market.

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) The organizer through the media informs an unlimited number of people about the start of the game and informs the "short" number of the mobile operator, by which everyone can declare their intention to participate in the game. The rules of the game can be provided either in a reply SMS message or on the organizer's website.

After registration of the participant, an identification code (W) is assigned to him. The participant can, by sending an SMS message or through the organizer's website, determine the language of information exchange, which will be fixed for a specific S.

The organizer reports on the possible options for the game, the timing of the start and end of the stages and sub-steps, and also reports the "short" numbers of the mobile operator. On the WAP site and the Internet site, using the menu, the participant can receive operational and additional information: current rates of currency pairs, their place in the rating, background, current size of the prize pool, individual methods of processing information, and some other. A more complete list of information services is provided on the organizer's website.

Possible options for the game may be, for example, forecasting a trend in the course of one or more currency pairs, or when a currency pair reaches a specific value at the time the sub-stage is completed. The number of messages containing the forecast is taken into account when determining the rating of the participant.

In the first option, the participant, at a specific sub-stage, no later than the time set by the organizer to send a forecast regarding the start of the sub-stage, sends a forecast regarding whether the rate of the currency pair specified by him at the end of the sub-stage is higher or lower than the rate of the specified currency pair at the end of the sub-stage. The message is sent to the "short" number of the mobile operator in accordance with the instructions received during registration or from the WAP site or from the organizer's Internet site.

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) The SMS message containing the forecast is sent before the start of the next sub-step. At the same time, the participant, at the time of sending the message and during the entire stage, can use the entire list of information services provided by the organizer. During the sub-stage, the game participant can send a message to the same number containing a different forecast, which does not cancel the previously sent forecast.

For example, at 12:00 GMT, the EUR / USD currency pair exchange rate was 1. 2350. A player can choose one of two decisions regarding the trend of the EUR / USD currency pair rate (0 - decrease in “SELL” or 1 - increase in “BUY”). The participant in the game, having analyzed the situation, sent a message at 13.05 GMT, when the exchange rate of the currency pair was 1.2307, i.e. the forecast was made relative to the actual value of the course at this point in time. If the participant sent a forecast of the trend of the currency pair's rate of increase, then it assumes that at the time the sub-stage is completed, the rate will be above 1.2307. Those. the participant always sends a forecast regarding the trend, taking into account the actual rate and time of sending the message.

If, at the time the sub-step is completed, the rate is, for example, 1. 2382, then this forecast is estimated as correct. In this case, the participant is credited with a certain number of points and an incentive prize is paid, while the participant can continue to participate in the game, saving the points earned at each sub-stage.

1. At the end of the stage, which lasts, for example, 5 days, the rating is fixed at each stage of each version of the game. According to the conditions set by the organizer, winners are determined in the rating, for example, who made at least 50% of the correct forecasts, among which the prize pool is distributed in proportion to the place in the rating. Between participants who scored higher

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) the amount of points set by the organizer, for example, more than 90% of the correct forecasts, the main prize reward (Jack Pot) is distributed taking into account their activity throughout the stage, while they also receive part of the main prize fund based on their place in the overall rating. In the absence of applicants for the Jackpot, the amount deducted from the prize pool for the formation of the Jackpot at the end of the stage is accumulatively transferred to the next stage. If for a certain number of stages set by the organizer, the Jackpot was not raffled, then the Jackpot will be raffled between the participants or the participant who scored the maximum number of points at the last stage, while the number of sent and counted messages containing the forecast of the outcome of the event is also taken into account at each sub-stage.

In the second option, the participant, at a specific sub-stage, no later than the time set by the organizer to send a forecast regarding the start of the sub-stage, sends an SMS message containing a forecast of the specific value of the currency pair rate at the time the sub-stage ends.

2. For example, the participant sends a forecast that at the time the sub-step is completed, the EUR / USD currency pair will take the value 1.2315. In this case, the forecast will be evaluated as correct if the course indicated in the forecast is within the deviation limits set by the organizer in absolute value from the course at the time the sub-step is completed (for example, the deviation is 0.0007), or the participant sends a certain deviation range to the large or the smaller side relative to the forecast value of the currency pair exchange rate at the time the sub-step ends. The forecast in which the course indicated by the participant in

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) gnosis will not go beyond the deviation limit set by the organizer, while the participants who made the correct forecast will be credited with points. In this case, the participant is paid an incentive fee, while the participant can continue to participate in the game, saving the points earned at each sub-stage. Upon completion of the entire stage, the sum of deviations for each forecast, the number of prize points, as well as the number of messages sent and counted are calculated. Prizewinners are those participants who scored no more than the amount determined by the organizer of the deviations and a prize fund is drawn among them. Among the participants included in the number of winners, a jackpot is also played. The applicants for the jackpot are those participants who scored the minimum amount of deviations and the maximum number of correct forecasts determined by the organizer (for example, the number of correct forecasts should not be less than 20 percent). In the absence of applicants for the Jackpot, the amount deducted from the prize pool for the formation of the Jackpot at the end of the stage is accumulatively transferred to the next stage. If during a certain number of stages set by the organizer the Jackpot was not raffled, then the Jackpot will be raffled between the participants or the participant who, at the last stage, scored the minimum amount of deviations of the predicted parameter from the actual value of the predicted parameter fixed by the organizer at each of the stages, this also takes into account the number of messages sent and counted by the participant containing a forecast of the outcome of the event at each sub-stage.

Since the game is almost continuous, the prize amounts can grow significantly.

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Claims

CLAIM

1. The way the game is organized, in which the game organizer registers the game participants by receiving messages from those wishing to participate in the game and sending registration confirmations to their addresses via communication channels, offers the participants at least one game option, receives messages from the participants about the selected game options , determines the correct choice of options by the participants and dynamically generates a rating of participants, on the basis of which determines the prize reward of participants at each sub-stage and determines An astronomer who receives the main prize of the stage, characterized in that the game is organized via wired and wireless channels, at least one type of prediction of the outcome of an event acts as game options, registration of participants is made before the start of a new stage, and the number of participants remains unchanged before the completion of the stage, at the time of registration, the organizer assigns a unique identification code to each participant, sets and fixes for each assigned identification code the language of information exchange provides a list of possible independent options for the game, and also determines the type of communication for sending messages about decisions taken by the participant for each option, each of which the participant can participate, with each stage having a start and end time predetermined by the organizer, to each during the sub-stage, according to any variant of the game, the participant is given the opportunity to send a message with a new forecast of the outcome

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) events, each participant during the sub-stage for each version of the game is provided with a pre-defined period of time by the organizer to send a message with a forecast of the outcome of the event, at the end of each sub-stage, the accuracy of the predicted outcomes of the events sent by the participants is determined, taking into account the current value of the predicted parameter at the time of sending messages, rating of participants formed for each version of the game according to the results of each sub-stage and stage as a whole, taking into account the number of messages sent from prog on the basis of the rating, the size of the prize reward is calculated based on the results of the sub-stages, as well as the applicants for the main prize reward are determined, while the prize fund is formed from the share of the means of payment for the participants of messages containing forecasts, a predetermined part of it is deducted to the account of the main prize reward for each option games, and a participant receiving an incentive prize in a sub-stage does not prevent him from further participation in the game.

2. A method of organizing a game according to claim 1, characterized in that the forecast is considered correct if the direction of change of the predicted parameter at the time the sub-step ends coincides with the parameter value at the time of sending the message to the forecast with the direction of change of the predicted parameter indicated in the forecast.

3. The method of organizing the game according to claim 2, characterized in that when determining the participant’s rating according to the results of the stage, the number of correct forecasts in the sub-stages is summed up.

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4. The method of organizing a game according to claim 1, characterized in that the forecast is considered correct if the deviation of the parameter value indicated by the participant in the forecast from the actual parameter value at the time the sub-stage is completed does not exceed the value set by the organizer.

5. The method of organizing the game according to claim 4, characterized in that when determining the participant’s rating according to the results of the stage, the number of correct forecasts in the sub-stages is summed up.

6. The method of organizing the game under item l, characterized in that when determining the participant’s rating according to the results of the stage, the deviations of the values of the predicted parameter indicated in the forecast from the actual value of the predicted parameter at each sub-stage are summed up.

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