Method of conducting a contest involving a movie mystery

摘要

The present invention revolves around the production of a movie. The movie is shown concurrently with the conducting of a contest. The contest provides one or more prizes to those persons who are able to solve the mystery or mysteries incorporated into the production of the movie. Entries from all contestants are compiled until the deadline for receiving contest entries has passed. At that point, in complete confidence, the entries are examined for content to determine one or more winners. If it is desired to only award a single winner, tie-breaking procedures are then applied. In a further aspect, it is possible that the contest can involve a viewer viewing a sequel to the original movie in which clues to the solution of the mystery or mysteries contained in the first movie can be provided. If desired, as a feature of the contest, contest kits can be either given to contestants or sold to them at the movie theater or elsewhere.