Patent ID: 7006984
Filing Date: 2006-02-28
Classification: A63F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of conducting a multi-player game in a wireless telecommunications system, comprising: receiving, by a mobile terminal operated by a first player, a message including a virtual ball relating to the multi-player game, the virtual ball including information relating to rules for the multi-player game and data automatically displayed on a display of the mobile terminal, wherein the rules define a period of time requiring the first player to forward the virtual ball to another player for receiving a promotional item; forwarding, by the mobile terminal operated by the first player, the virtual ball to another mobile terminal; and providing the promotional item to said mobile terminal operated by the first player if the virtual ball is forwarded within the period of time defined in the rules for the multi-player game; and wherein game points are scored by forwarding the virtual ball.