Method and apparatus for providing awards using transponders

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G06Q 30/00 (2006.01) A63F 9/24 (2006.01) G01C 21/20 (2006.01) G01V 3/12 (2006.01)

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CA 2573161

A method and system for providing awards to participants utilizing electronic data storage elements such as radio frequency identification ("RFID") tags. RFID tags containing directions to an award processing center and other unique coded information are placed at locations where customer patronage is to be encouraged. Award program participants are provided with RFID readers capable of reading the information on the RFID tag. Award program participants read the information on the RFID tag with their reader and utilize that information to access the award processing center which then provides awards to the participants, such as redeemable customer loyalty points or product coupons. A bounty hunter game where game participants attempt to earn awards, or items, or to have awards or items taken away from another game participant, by transmitting information from electronic data storage elements, such as an RFID tags, to a central game processing site. The electronic data storage elements may be carried by the game participants and/or placed at locations where game participants must go. Clues may be provided to game participants to lead them to electronic data storage elements. Clues may also be provided to game participants to lead them on a treasure hunt that is played simultaneously with the bounty hunter game.

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