SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MULTI-PLAYER GAME EXPERIENCE

摘要

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.

主权项

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.