Text Message Entry of a Remote Contest Using Participation Code Awarded at a Local Arcade Game

摘要

An arcade game is disclosed that includes receiving one or more game credits, beginning the arcade game in response to receiving the game credits, and awarding a participation code to a player for a remote contest in response to the player beginning the game, or unsuccessfully or successfully completing one or more objectives of the game. The participation code awarded to the player is entered using a text message.