| 摘要 |
A game system 1 comprises a processor 2, a communications network 4 and a number of communications units 5,6,7. The processor 2 receives sporting event data 8 in the form of football or soccer fixtures, and randomly selects one or more fixtures to form sets of fixtures. The processor sends a set of fixtures to each of the communications units 5,6,7 via the network 4, such that players may predict the results and send their prediction(s) back to the processor via the network. The processor compares the predicted result(s) with the actual result(s) of the fixture(s), scores players accordingly and stores the player score data 15,16,17. The communications units 5,6,7 may comprise mobile telephones, and the sets of fixtures and predictions may be sent via email or SMS text messages. The processor may allow a period of time within which predicted results are receivable, and may create a predetermined result, e.g. 0-0, for a player if a prediction is not received within that time. Scores may be communicated to players via the communications units, and scores may be based on factors such as predicting the correct scores and overall fixture outcome. A computer program causing a processor to operate in the required manner is also claimed. |
