Sporting event prediction and skill game
View Patent ↗In a system and method for playing a game in conjunction with viewing an event, predictions are made regarding elements of the event, and physical activity simulating an element of the event is performed. The event may be a televised sporting event such as a football game. Predictions are preferably made before the event. Points are awarded for each correct prediction and for achieving a selected objective in physical activities, e.g., propelling a ball to a target. A referee's score sheet may be kept for recording actual results. Awards may be provided for each portion of the event, e.g., quarters, for the physical activities and for of the entire game. Equipment for the physical activity, prediction sheets, referee score sheets, a tote board, a rule book, markers for setting up the physical elements of the game and a container for the game system may further comprise the game system.
1. A game system to be played in conjunction with an event as the event is taking place comprising:
a first subsystem and a second subsystem,
said first subsystem comprising a set of prediction cards, each said prediction card comprising a plurality of prediction fields, each said field comprising indicia relating to an element of the event with respect to which a prediction may be made and a blank area adjacent each said prediction field to receive entered information with respect to the element of the event; each said prediction card including at least a field specifying a point value associated with a correct predictions, said prediction cards each being divided into sections wherein each section corresponds to a resolvable portion of the event;
said first subsystem further comprising a tote board having a plurality of locations, each location including at least a field corresponding to at least one field on said prediction cards, said tote board comprising at least one further location, each said at least one further location comprising a field to record a score associated with performance of players, and a field for displaying a sum of scores for players, said tote board further comprising fields to register a notation with respect to physical performance of a player with respect to a criterion, said tote board comprising means for comparing scores of participants; and
a second subsystem comprising an object manipulatable by a player to perform a physical activity based on an element of the event, said object manipulatable by a player comprising a target having a defined area at which placement of the object will comprise a point-scoring activity;
wherein the event is a football game and wherein said prediction cards are divided into sections corresponding to quarters, wherein the object comprises a football and wherein said target comprises a goal post assembly.