EXPORTED - Who wants to have a Gold Pocket? Developers and promoters at GoldPocket.com want you to! GoldPocket Interactive will enable millions of people to participate simultaneously in real-time interactive events online with the the GoldPocket.com Live Trivia Game Show - the largest interactive event ever to take place online. During this weekly, one-hour, trivia- based game show, over two million people will have the opportunity to compete simultaneously on a single Web site for a one million dollar grand prize. The "pilot" game took place on Sunday, May 21st and was called the first online event in which millions of people (could have) competed on a single site in real-time. Any U.S. resident 18 years of age or older who has Internet access can go to www.goldpocket.com and register to secure a spot for the first game. To ensure a level playing field, GoldPocket Interactive's breakthrough technology allows over two million people to compete at the same time, regardless of the speed at which they connect to the Internet. How the GoldPocket.com Live Trivia Game Show Works Players log on to www.goldpocket.com to register for a free spot in the game. Prior to the start of the game, players choose their desired trivia category (Sports, Arts and Entertainment, History and Events, or Science and Technology). Players begin by competing in one-on-one rounds with other players. These rounds consist of three questions and, if necessary, a final, tie- breaking speed question. The winners of each round progress to the next round in the Million Dollar Track. Other players continue to compete for prizes and points. At the end of the hour, one person is given the opportunity to answer a final question for the $1 million prize. More information on the rules of the game and detailed instructions can be found on www.goldpocket.com. "We think this will usher in a whole new era of massive online events with nationwide participation," added Newnam. "From voting and polling to real-time auctions, the possibilities are endless." In the future, GoldPocket Interactive plans to develop additional applications, host third party events, and license its technology for a wide variety of large-scale online events. http://www.GoldPocket.com Sent in by: Company Contact Home, school, Kids, family, games, cooking, learning, education, K-12 - 5/29/00 Back to the Topic Index