DOCSLIB.ORG

MONOPOLY Millionaires, a Free-To-Play Social Gaming Version of the World's Favorite Family Game Brand, Now Available on Facebook from Electronic Arts

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
MONOPOLY Millionaires, a Free-To-Play Social Gaming Version of the World's Favorite Family Game Brand, Now Available on Facebook from Electronic Arts MONOPOLY Millionaires, a Free-to-Play Social Gaming Version of the World's Favorite Family Game Brand, Now Available on Facebook from Electronic Arts MONOPOLY Millionaires Enables Players Around the World to "Pass Go" and Play with Hundreds to Thousands of their Friends REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that MONOPOLY Millionaires, the first free-to-play social gaming version of the world's favorite family game brand, is now available for play on Facebook. Fans of MONOPOLY can connect with all their Facebook friends and family around the world to experience the never ending fun of building the biggest and best boards and amassing millions in MONOPOLY money. Under license from Hasbro, MONOPOLY Millionaires can be played on Facebook at: http://apps.facebook.com/monopolymillionaires/ The release of MONOPOLY Millionaires represents an entirely new and innovative approach to the digital MONOPOLY franchise. Electronic Arts' considerable MONOPOLY development expertise has resulted in the integration of unique social gameplay features that take gaming on Facebook in a new direction. "EA has enjoyed a very successful relationship with Hasbro over the last three years and we're excited to introduce the beloved MONOPOLY brand to the Facebook community," says Chip Lange, senior vice president and general manager of the Hasbro Division at Electronic Arts. "We strive to continually re-imagine Hasbro brands digitally in creative ways and MONOPOLY Millionaires is no exception. We're bringing the world's favorite game brand into the new era of social gaming, offering an accessible and enjoyable experience for Facebook users worldwide." "MONOPOLY has always been a social game that's made better by the friends you play with," said Katie Mitic, director of platform and mobile marketing at Facebook. "With MONOPOLY Millionaires, EA and Hasbro are bringing this global game brand to a growing online audience of people who play games with their friends on Facebook. MONOPOLY is a great example of the legacy that can be created when games are built to be social from day one." Fans of MONOPOLY will find several familiar features in MONOPOLY Millionaires, such as the classic MONOPOLY board, earning money by building houses and hotels, and rolling dice to move tokens around the board. However, MONOPOLY Millionaires has been designed specifically for the world of social gaming to encourage players to engage and play with their friends. The more friends a player has, and the more often they visit their friends' boards, the more success they're likely to have in the game. Additionally, players may roll the dice consecutively and don't have to wait for their friends to finish their turns. Customization is another highlight of MONOPOLY Millionaires, allowing players to creatively decorate their boards for a more personalized and expressive experience. "MONOPOLY has entertained millions of families around the globe for decades," said Mark Blecher, senior vice president and general manager of digital gaming and media at Hasbro. "With this first time addition of a social gaming version for Facebook, it's great to know there will always be a friend or family member who'll be ready to roll the dice any time of the day or night to experience the fun of MONOPOLY Millionaires." MONOPOLY for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS The world of MONOPOLY has already come to life digitally with great success through the strategic licensing alliance between EA and Hasbro. To date, the franchise—which kicked off in 2008 with the launch of the original MONOPOLY—has sold through more than two million units worldwide across Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation ® 2 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, and the Wii. The 2010 launch of MONOPOLY Streets brought even more fun to the digital translation of the popular board game with newly added online play features and an immersive MONOPOLY city which transforms and expands as aspiring real estate moguls buy and develop their properties. MONOPOLY for iOS, Amazon Kindle, Windows Phone 7 and Android It's "GO" time! With MONOPOLY for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Amazon Kindle, Android and Windows Phone 7, players can take a ride on the Reading Railroad, buy Boardwalk or go directly to jail. The game jumps to life with animated features and intuitive gameplay as players buy, sell and trade Atlantic City's famous properties. Adding to the fun is the ability to challenge friends with Pass ‘n Play and customize the difficulty, number of players and house rules. For those who aspire to go global, there is MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition for iPhone and iPod touch. This popular app features all new properties and adds an international flair to the world's favorite game brand digital experience. Players can own international cities, trade in a Race Car for a Sumo Wrestler and discover fun facts about exotic destinations with Chance, Community Chest and "Did You Know?" cards. MONOPOLY for Pogo.com At EA's online gaming destination Pogo.com™, players can also become global real estate tycoons inMONOPOLY Here and Now: The World Edition by visiting www.pogo.com/games/monopoly to compete against three other opponents. Additionally, Pogo™ now offers the downloadableMONOPOLY City for the PC, the first true digital iteration of the hit board game in which players can build and watch their city fortune grow. MONOPOLY City is now available at www.pogo.com/downloads. About MONOPOLY Since 1935, more than 275 million copies of MONOPOLY have been sold in 111 countries and 40 languages. Hundreds of different editions of the game have been published, but the most popular continues to be the classic "Number Nine." Affectionately known by its original product number, "Number Nine" is based on the streets of Atlantic City and is nearly identical to Charles Darrow's original submission to Parker Brothers. The MONOPOLY name and logo, the distinctive design of the game board, the four corner squares, the MR. MONOPOLY name and the character, as well as each of the distinctive elements of the board and playing pieces are trademarks of Hasbro for its property trading game and game equipment. About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(tm), EA(tm), EA Mobile(tm) and POGO(tm). In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com. About Hasbro Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and Pogo.com are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. MONOPOLY is a trademark of Hasbro and used with permission. Nintendo DS and Wii Mii are trademarks of Nintendo. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and used with permission. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Media Contacts: Playfish Tom Sarris, 415-578-3194 Director of Global Communications [email protected] or EA Hasbro Alexis McDowel, 650-628-7703 PR Director [email protected] Source: Electronic Arts Inc. News Provided by Acquire Media.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • GI JOE: RETALIATION Film to Be Released in 3D
    May 23, 2012 G.I. JOE: RETALIATION Film to Be Released in 3D Hasbro Reaffirms 2012 Guidance that it Expects to Grow Revenues and Earnings Per Share Absent the Impact of Foreign Exchange PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ:HAS), and Paramount Pictures, announced today that G.I. JOE: RETALIATION will now be released in 3D. The film, originally slated for release in June 2012, is scheduled to be released March 29, 2013. "It is increasingly evident that 3D resonates with movie-goers globally and together with Paramount, we made the decision to bring fans an even more immersive entertainment experience," said Brian Goldner, Hasbro's President and CEO. "In 2012, we continue to have several strong motion picture and television entertainment backed properties that are selling well at retail and our entertainment strategy remains strong and on-track," Goldner said. "Through our own Hasbro Studios for television and in partnership with several movie studios including Paramount, Universal, Sony and Relativity, we are creating entertainment experiences around many of our highly popular iconic brands. For the full year 2012, we continue to believe, absent the impact of foreign exchange, we will again grow revenues and earnings per share." Certain statements in this release contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include expectations concerning the Company's potential performance in 2012, including with respect to its revenues and earnings per share, and business goals and may be identified by the use of forward- looking words or phrases. The Company's actual actions or results may differ materially from those expected or anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to both known and unknown risks and uncertainties.
    [Show full text]
  • UPC Platform Publisher Title Price Available 730865001347
    UPC Platform Publisher Title Price Available 730865001347 PlayStation 3 Atlus 3D Dot Game Heroes PS3 $16.00 52 722674110402 PlayStation 3 Namco Bandai Ace Combat: Assault Horizon PS3 $21.00 2 Other 853490002678 PlayStation 3 Air Conflicts: Secret Wars PS3 $14.00 37 Publishers 014633098587 PlayStation 3 Electronic Arts Alice: Madness Returns PS3 $16.50 60 Aliens Colonial Marines 010086690682 PlayStation 3 Sega $47.50 100+ (Portuguese) PS3 Aliens Colonial Marines (Spanish) 010086690675 PlayStation 3 Sega $47.50 100+ PS3 Aliens Colonial Marines Collector's 010086690637 PlayStation 3 Sega $76.00 9 Edition PS3 010086690170 PlayStation 3 Sega Aliens Colonial Marines PS3 $50.00 92 010086690194 PlayStation 3 Sega Alpha Protocol PS3 $14.00 14 047875843479 PlayStation 3 Activision Amazing Spider-Man PS3 $39.00 100+ 010086690545 PlayStation 3 Sega Anarchy Reigns PS3 $24.00 100+ 722674110525 PlayStation 3 Namco Bandai Armored Core V PS3 $23.00 100+ 014633157147 PlayStation 3 Electronic Arts Army of Two: The 40th Day PS3 $16.00 61 008888345343 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed II PS3 $15.00 100+ Assassin's Creed III Limited Edition 008888397717 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft $116.00 4 PS3 008888347231 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed III PS3 $47.50 100+ 008888343394 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed PS3 $14.00 100+ 008888346258 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PS3 $16.00 100+ 008888356844 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed: Revelations PS3 $22.50 100+ 013388340446 PlayStation 3 Capcom Asura's Wrath PS3 $16.00 55 008888345435
    [Show full text]
  • C Das Berühmte Spiel Um Den Großen Deal C
    BraND IMAGES job no: p20651 code no: EAD07607568M 14 51-52 Frith Street. London. W1D 4SH. customer: Electronic Arts t. +44 (0)20 7896 3300 f. +44 (0)20 7896 3339 title: MONOPSTx360 cyan w. www.brand-images.com black ger yellow A Mullis Morgan Group Company item: MCV GER magenta C Das berühmte Spiel um den großen Deal C Online-Registrierung unter ea.onlineregister.com Gib deinen Zugangscode ein und du bekommst • exklusiven Zugang zu Cheat-Codes oder Tipps und Tricks zu deinem EA-Spiel • Insider-Informationen zu EA-Spielen • umfangreiche Technische Unterstützung Zugangscode: 19470 Es ist schnell. Es ist einfach. Es lohnt sich! Electronic Arts GmbH, Im Zollhafen 15-17, D-50678 Köln KINECT, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE und die Xbox-Logos sind Marken der Microsoft-Unternehmensgruppe und werden von Microsoft lizenziert. EAD07607568M Please check the contents of this proof carefully and mark any proof: 02 comments accordingly. 10%20%30%40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% No responsibility can be accepted date: 13/09/10 for unmarked errors. BRAND IMAGES STEP WEDGE INHALT VOLLSTÄNDIGE STEUERUNG ..........................................2 SPIELSTART .....................................................................3 EIN SPIEL ERSTELLEN ......................................................5 EIN SPIEL SPIELEN ..........................................................8 GRUNDSTÜCKE VERWALTEN .........................................11 MONOPOLY STREETS-SHOP .........................................13 MIT Xbox LIVE VERBINDEN ...........................................13
    [Show full text]
  • Part I: Introduction
    Part I: Introduction “Perhaps the sentiments contained in the following pages are not yet sufficiently fashionable to procure them general favor; a long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason.” -Thomas Paine, Common Sense (1776) “For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it.” -Patrick Henry (1776) “I am aware that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity? I will be as harsh as truth. On this subject I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation. No! No! Tell a man whose house is on fire to give a moderate alarm; tell him to moderately rescue his wife from the hands of the ravisher; tell the mother to gradually extricate her babe from the fire into which it has fallen -- but urge me not to use moderation in a cause like the present. The apathy of the people is enough to make every statue leap from its pedestal, and to hasten the resurrection of the dead.” -William Lloyd Garrison, The Liberator (1831) “Gas is running low . .” -Amelia Earhart (July 2, 1937) 1 2 Dear Reader, Civilization as we know it is coming to an end soon. This is not the wacky proclamation of a doomsday cult, apocalypse bible prophecy sect, or conspiracy theory society.
    [Show full text]
  • MONOPOLY: Dragon Ball Super Rules
    AGES 8+ C Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game C Original MONOPOLY® Game Rules plus Special Rules for this Edition. The Tournament of Power Begins, with survival on the line! Set forth on your quest to own it all, but first you will need CONTENTS to know the basic game rules along with custom Dragon Ball Super rules. Game Board, 8 Bespoke If you’ve never played the original MONOPOLY game, refer to Universe Symbol Tokens, the original rules beginning on the next page. Then turn back to 28 Title Deed Cards, the Set It Up! section to learn about the extra features of the 16 Gods Cards, 16 Warriors Cards, 1 pack Dragon Ball Super Edition. of MONOPOLY Money, If you are already an 32 Houses, 12 Hotels, experienced MONOPOLY 2 Dice dealer and want a faster game, try the rules on the back page! Shuffle the GODS cards and place face down here. SETWHAT’S DIFFERENT? IT UP! BEERUS AND CHAMPA, QUITELA AND SIDRA, MOSCO AND RUMSSHI and HELES AND BELMOND replace the traditional railroad Game Board. THE BANK ◆ Holds all money and Title Deeds not owned by players. ◆ Pays salaries and bonuses to players. ◆ Collects taxes and fines from players. ◆ Sells and auctions properties. ◆ Sells Houses and Hotels. ◆ Loans money to players who mortgage their property. The Bank can never ‘go broke’. If the Bank runs out of money, the Banker may issue as much as needed by writing on ordinary paper. Game board spaces and corresponding Title Deed cards feature characters from the Each player starts anime, including Goku, Piccolo, Gohan, and many more.
    [Show full text]
  • Parker Brothers Real Estate Trading Game in 1934, Charles B
    Parker Brothers Real Estate Trading Game In 1934, Charles B. Darrow of Germantown, Pennsylvania, presented a game called MONOPOLY to the executives of Parker Brothers. Mr. Darrow, like many other Americans, was unemployed at the time and often played this game to amuse himself and pass the time. It was the game’s exciting promise of fame and fortune that initially prompted Darrow to produce this game on his own. With help from a friend who was a printer, Darrow sold 5,000 sets of the MONOPOLY game to a Philadelphia department store. As the demand for the game grew, Darrow could not keep up with the orders and arranged for Parker Brothers to take over the game. Since 1935, when Parker Brothers acquired the rights to the game, it has become the leading proprietary game not only in the United States but throughout the Western World. As of 1994, the game is published under license in 43 countries, and in 26 languages; in addition, the U.S. Spanish edition is sold in another 11 countries. OBJECT…The object of the game is to become the wealthiest player through buying, renting and selling property. EQUIPMENT…The equipment consists of a board, 2 dice, tokens, 32 houses and 12 hotels. There are Chance and Community Chest cards, a Title Deed card for each property and play money. PREPARATION…Place the board on a table and put the Chance and Community Chest cards face down on their allotted spaces on the board. Each player chooses one token to represent him/her while traveling around the board.
    [Show full text]
  • APPENDIX H U.S. and International Currency Usability Testing
    APPENDIX H U.S. and International Currency Usability Testing Comments Log APPENDIX H U.S. and International Currency Usability Testing Comments Log Blind Participants Australian Dollar Participant Comment Blind adult With size, you know, just like coins, you’d have to compare it with something. (re 5) It looks tiny. I’d probably do just what I do now – fold them. I have wallets that have several pockets for paper money. When I have money, I like to be able to just dip my hand in, and say “OK, there’s my 1s, there’s my two 5s, and already I’ve got $23, just that quick. (re 10) It’s a little bit blockier than the other one. I think with experience you could probably start to feel the shape. Blind, child Windows need to be a little bit different – size and stuff. And the length. Blind, child The colors didn’t work that well. Blind, adult The color combination on the 5 is the worst. I hate the 5s. Blind, adult Colors don’t help me any. Combination of shape of large print and size of bills. Lighter background would be easier to see. Darker it’s hard to tell what it is. Blind, adult This would be hard. Exactly where did I put the tip of my thumb? You would always have to have something to judge it by, to compare, to measure it against. I wouldn’t feel comfortable with it, knowing what it is if someone hands me a bill. Blind, adult I have to line my hand up very carefully.
    [Show full text]
  • U Build Monopoly Instructions
    Download U Build Monopoly Instructions HASBRO JENGA GIRL TALK INSTRUCTIONS Pdf Download. U Build Monopoly Instructions View and Download Hasbro Jenga Girl Talk instructions online. Hasbro Game Instructions Manual. Jenga Girl Talk Game pdf manual download. Monopoly Money - Amount - How Much Monopoly Money U Build Monopoly Instructions "Monopoly money" is the play money that's included in Monopoly games. Monopoly Money Amounts - How Much Monopoly Money. One of the big questions people ask about Monopoly all the time concerns the "Monopoly money amount". Design + Technology Education: Harry Potter Monopoly U Build Monopoly Instructions @lilybluestocking: I just printed the cards on some orange and yellow paper I found at the craft store. If you (or anyone else) would like printables, I can convert the pieces of my AI file into pdf's to print on your own. 75+ Best DIY Build Your Own Cattle Shed Free PDF Video ... U Build Monopoly Instructions Build Your Own Cattle Shed. The Best Build Your Own Cattle Shed Free Download PDF And Video. Get Build Your Own Cattle Shed: These free woodworking plans will help ... History of the board game Monopoly - Wikipedia U Build Monopoly Instructions The board game Monopoly has its origin in the early 20th century. The earliest known version of Monopoly, known as The Landlord's Game, was designed by an American, Elizabeth Magie, and first patented in 1904 but existed as early as 1902. Magie, a follower of Henry George, originally intended The Landlord's Game to illustrate the economic consequences of Ricardo's Law of Economic rent and the ... 8+ Best DIY Pedestal Table Plans Free PDF Video Download U Build Monopoly Instructions Pedestal Table Plans.
    [Show full text]
  • Anti-Monopoly Law
    October 2002 China’s Draft Anti-Monopoly Law Paul, Weiss has recently obtained a draft of the Anti-Monopoly Law (the "AML") of the People's Republic of China ("PRC" or "China") dated February 26, 2002. We attach for your information the Paul, Weiss translation of the draft AML, and provide in this memorandum an initial analysis of the draft AML and other PRC statutes related to anti-monopoly review and regulation. The current draft is apparently not the final version, but as the AML has been in the drafting process since 1994, we believe it represents something close to the principles that will be reflected in the legislation if and when it is finally adopted. I. Outline of the AML A. General The AML governs three types of activities: (a) "activities restricting competition in market transactions" within China, (b) the "abuse of administrative powers to restrict competition" within China, and (c) activities outside China that violate the AML and that restrict or affect competition within China.1 In general, it regulates the activities of "operators," defined in Article 4 to mean legal persons and other organizations and individuals engaged in the production and operation of commodities or services. Article 4 further states that the term "commodities" under the AML includes services. Finally, "market" for purposes of the AML means a geographical area within which operators compete with respect to a given commodity over a certain period of time.2 A key element of the AML is its provision in Chapter 6 for the establishment of a new government agency charged with enforcement.
    [Show full text]
  • MONOPOLY EXPRESS INSTRUCTIONS F MONOPOLY 101 Hasbro Design Centre (STU) Design Centre Hasbro
    ITEM CODE First 42787 Artwork Originator: Hasbro Design Centre (STU) File Name: Express Instructions 101 Line Year: 2005 APPLY Artwork Start: 19.05.05 APPROVAL Product: Monopoly Express LID BASE CARTON GAMEBOARD RULES NOTE Repro Start: 00.05.05 Instructions CARDS DIECUT SHEET DECALS HERE! Calcul de vos gains 5. Si vous avez obtenu un hôtel, à Astuce Si vous aimez les jeux de dés, tentez Lorsque vous décidez d'arrêter les lancers de dés, condition d’avoir déjà 4 maisons, Plus les propriétés sont chères, plus elles sont rares. votre chance en jouant à Yahtzee ! € additionnez vos gains durant ce tour : vous avez touché 5 000 . Sur chaque dé propriété figurent plusieurs propriétés alors réfléchissez-bien avant de le placer sur le plateau, car il pourrait vous manquer lorsque 1. Pour chaque groupe de couleur complet sur N’oubliez pas, vous perdez tout l’argent gagné vous aurez besoin de compléter d'autres groupes. le plateau, additionnez les montants indiqués durant ce tour, si vous avez rempli les 3 cases sur le plateau. Allez en prison. express Gares, services publics et groupes de 2. Si vous avez des groupes incomplets lorsque Passez alors la piste de lancer au joueur suivant, couleur à collecter : vous décidez d’arrêter votre tour, choisissez le remettez les maisons au centre si vous en avez, et groupe de la plus grande valeur et additionnez retirez tous les dés du plateau. = 2 500 = 1 800 la valeur de chaque dé à votre total. Vous n’avez droit qu’à un seul groupe incomplet. Victoire = 800 = 2 200 Le premier joueur qui empoche une fortune de = 600 = 2 700 3.
    [Show full text]
  • View Annual Report
    ANNUAL REPORT To Our Shareholders There is no better mission in life than “Making the World Smile!” At Hasbro, our business is built on fun, and our nearly 6,000 employees worldwide are all focused on bringing joy and exciting play experiences to millions of kids and families across the globe. You can see this commitment and passion in everything we do --- from the toys, games and licensed products we bring to market, to how we manage our business, and create value for our shareholders. As you read about all of the great things happening within your company, we hope that Hasbro brings out the kid in all of you and that you continue to personally discover the magic within our brands! 2007 Highlights In 2007, Hasbro had a very strong year and delivered record-breaking results, in spite of the challenges facing the toy industry. We started 2007 strong, performed well throughout the year, and fi nished with a robust fourth quarter, even though the industry saw a holiday season that was negatively affected by a weak retail environment and the impact of the lead paint recalls. We were proud that Hasbro avoided any lead paint recalls --- a tribute to our commitment to product safety. Our growth was broad based, both in terms of geography and product categories, and we continued to drive innovation in all aspects of our business. All in all, Hasbro had an extraordinary year! We have accomplished a great deal over the past six years --- growing revenues at a compounded annual growth rate of over 6%, surpassing our longer-term goal of 3-5% per year, and achieving an operating margin of 13.5%, also exceeding our target of 12% or better, set several years ago.
    [Show full text]
  • Generating Interesting Monopoly Boards from Open Data
    Generating Interesting Monopoly Boards from Open Data Marie Gustafsson Friberger and Julian Togelius Abstract—With increasing amounts of open data, especially game, the main idea is that the primary user interaction and where data can be connected with various additional information data visualisation is in the process of generating of the game resources, new ways of visualizing and making sense of this data board, rather than in playing the game. become possible and necessary. This paper proposes, discusses and exemplifies the concept of data games, games that allow II. OPEN AND LINKED DATA the player(s) to explore data that is derived from outside the game, by transforming the data into something that can be Open data, and especially open government data, is the idea played with. The transformation takes the form of procedural of making data available to the public to enable, for example, content generation based on real-world data. As an example of a data game, we describe Open Data Monopoly, a game board transparency and reuse. Governments in countries such as the 1 2 3 generator that uses economic and social indicator data for local United Kingdom , Kenya , and New Zealand (to name only governments in the UK. Game boards are generated by first a few) have initiatives for making data available to the public collecting user input on which indicators to use and how to weigh via the Web. Other organisations include the United Nations4 them, as well as what criteria should be used for street selection. and the World Bank5, as well as cities, such as London6.
    [Show full text]