Friday, December 07, 2007
Take on the Banker with New 'Deal or No Deal, The Banker's Quiz' Online Game
World's Largest Skill Game Site Brings Intellect and Agility to New Online Version of Smash Hit TV Show
King.com, the world’s largest skill games site and Endemol USA, the world’s largest independent production company and market leader in interactive entertainment with global hit franchises such as Deal or No Deal, Big Brother and 1 vs. 100, today launched an exciting new version of the online game, ‘Deal or No Deal.’ The new game, ‘Deal or No Deal, The Banker’s Quiz’, will feature elements from the hit NBC game show and popular trivia questions.
In the game, players compete against each other to remove low value briefcases by answering general knowledge questions correctly. Players are judged on both speed and accuracy of response.
Already a leader in bringing TV programming to online games, ‘The Banker’s Quiz’ further extends King.com’s commitment to enable fans to go beyond the passive television experience and actively participate in their favorite games.
“We are excited to bring another compelling game to our Deal or No Deal fans,” said Jon Vlassopulos, vice president, Digital Media, Endemol USA. “We recognize that fans love the banker in the show and now they get to become one themselves through this unique online experience.”
“Deal or No Deal has staying power and continues to enjoy enormous success with television audiences around the world. It is also one of King.com’s most popular games,” said Toby Rowland, co-founder and co-CEO of King.com. “Players of ‘Banker’s Quiz’ will enjoy the new variation, the increased level of interactivity, and the intellectual challenge of this wildly successful game.”