METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ONLINE GAMING AND COMMERCE USING A SOCIAL NETWORK

摘要

A computerized method that includes receiving from a first user over a network a prize selection choice and an interaction mode launch request. The method also includes receiving from the first user over the network an invitation for at least one additional user to form a social network for participating in the interaction mode, and then launching the interaction mode for at least the first user and the one additional user. A prize is awarded to at least one of the users of the interaction mode.