System and method for interactive, multimedia entertainment, education or other experience, and revenue generation therefrom

Abstract

A system and method provide a story line with which a participant may interact using various forms of media. Mechanisms to generate revenue in connection with the participating with the story line are also provided.

1 . A system wherein a participant interacts with an evolving story line, comprising: 
 a system manager including memory and a processing unit, the system manager being connected to at least one form of media and at least one participant;    a message sent by the system manager to the participant that conveys information of the story line;    a response sent by the participant to the system manager that responds to the message; and    a subsequent message sent by the system manager that furthers the story line based on the participant's response.    
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the message is an e-mail.  
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the message includes a hyperlink that reflects a possible response by the participant.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 3  wherein the participant is directed to the web page by clicking on the hyperlink.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system manager includes a timer, wherein a signal is transmitted from the participant to the system manager upon the participant's review of the message and wherein the timer provides the participant with a certain amount of time to respond.