| 摘要 |
The present invention relates generally to the field of computer and network software, and more particularly it relates to a computer system and method for promoting on-line activities on desired sites via a virtual entertainment system that provides games, interactions or activities that take place either partially or fully on the partner's website or within the virtual space associated with the partner's website. According to one aspect, the invention drives on-line traffic to partner sites using Virtual Collectibles and other prizes rewarded for participation in Internet-based games. The games are designed to promote users to visit and/or perform other activities on the partner sites, and can include give-aways, special offers, treasure hunts, combo puzzles, among many other types of games. According to other aspects, the games can be played by users in the course of or with very little effort in addition to casually surfing the web. According to other aspects, the invention provides on-line advertisers and/or partners having Internet sites with means to configure promotions that are tied to the games hosted by the system. According to some additional aspects of the invention, the system can provide superior on-line advertising revenue opportunities as compared to traditional banner ads and click-through advertising through the appeal of Virtual Collectibles. In addition, the present invention allows the system to be configured to allow advertiser and partner websites to configure the Virtual Collectibles and other prizes rewarded to users for desired effects.
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