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The Basics:
This is a multiplayer trivia game. A game consists of three rounds, each with an assortment of video, audio and text questions. Players are awarded points for answering the questions accurately and quickly. The player with the highest score at the end of the game is the winner.

Scoring
Scoring points is the object of this game. In order to score points, a player must answer trivia questions correctly. The faster players correctly answer questions, the more points they earn. Each player's current score is visible to all players within the game.

Scoring in detail:

Players are presented with a multiple choice question that they must answer within a certain time period. Above the question, the maximum number of points available for that question appears. The number of points decreases as the time allotted for answering the question passes. When time is up, the number of points displayed is 0.

• Players who answer the question correctly will receive the number of points that were displayed when an answer was selected. The points will be added to their score for this game.
• Players who answer incorrectly will have the number of points that were displayed when an answer was selected deducted from their score for this game.
• Players who do not answer the question within the allotted time will not receive any points, nor will points be deducted from their game score.

A game consists of three rounds, each with an assortment of video, audio and text questions. The number of points available for each question may change during the course of the game. The player with the highest score at the end of the game will be the winner.

Is registration required to play?
Registration is not required to play; however, to get the full game experience, players need to register. For example, registered players get to choose a character and have a profile displayed.

How do I find a game to play?
Select one of the show lobbies. A show lobby is the area where players can see a description of a game, see a list of available game rooms, see who is playing in each one, and chat with others.

When you are ready to join a game, select an individual game room from the list by clicking the "Go" button. A game room is the area where the actual game is played. When four players have entered a game room, it is considered "full" and additional players cannot enter.

How do I start a game?
A game can be started in two ways:

1. By the Captain: The captain is the first player to enter the game room. The captain has the option of starting the game by clicking a special ¿start¿ button that is only visible on the captain's screen. If the captain leaves the game room before or during game play, the second person in the room will become the captain, and so on¿
2. Automatically: When four players have entered the room, the game automatically starts.

How do I enter a game room that is full?
A game room can hold a maximum of four players. Players will not be able to enter a room once it is full.

What happens when the game is over?
At the end of a game, the final scores for all players are displayed, the winner is announced and all players are given the option to play again with the same group of players. If two or more players choose to continue, a new game will start.

If all players quit, the game is automatically ended.

How can I quit a game?
As a courtesy to other players, one should not start a game and quit before it is complete. Players can quit at any time, but it is considered poor etiquette to leave during game play. A player¿s departure will be announced to all players.

If all players quit, the game is automatically ended.

If the captain leaves the game room, before or during game play, the second person in the room will become the captain, and so on.

How do I chat with another player?
To chat with others, players simply type comments into the "say" box and click "send" (or press Enter on the keyboard). Messages are visible in the text bubbles next to characters and their names in the area above the "say" box.

How can I ignore another player?
If a player is being bothered by other players, the former can block their chat messages by "ignoring" them. To ignore a player, click on their character. A new window will appear showing the player profile. Simply check the "Ignore" box within this window, and messages from this player will no longer be displayed. To resume receiving chat messages from an ignored player, simply uncheck the "Ignore" box in that player's profile.

How do I challenge a friend?

• Challenge via IM - Coming soon!
• Challenge via email - Simply fill out the ¿Challenge a Friend¿ form. A challenge email will be sent to your friend on your behalf.

Once you have connected with your friend, you can meet in one of the game lobbies. Use the game lobby chat area to decide which game room you will both enter to play together.

How do I register for the full game experience?
To register for the full game experience, follow the instructions on the registration page. During registration, you will be asked to create a Display Name and Password of your choice.

How do I get on the leader board?
The leader board is accessible to both guests and members. However, to have your name listed on the leader board, you must be registered and logged-in. The leader board displays top players for the following:

• Top single game score of the day.
• Top score, to date, for each particular show.

How can I change my character?
Only registered players can change their character.

Registered players are prompted to select a character the first time they play a game. This character can be changed at anytime by clicking ¿edit¿ in the About Me section. The player can then cycle through the library of characters and select the one they would like to use.

A default character will be displayed for guests.