Although the primetime NBC trivia show 1 vs. 100 went off the air in February 2008, the series lives on as an interactive online game adaptation offered in beta form through Xbox Live. But where the television show tantalized contestants with a $1 million reward, the Xbox 360 game show currently offers no tangible prizes--though that will soon change, according to Microsoft.
Starting this Friday, the show's online contestants will be eligible for prizes such as Xbox Live Arcade titles and HDTVs if their trivia knowledge is up to snuff. The lead contestant ("the One"), can win up to 10,000 Microsoft points ($125) by outlasting all 100 opponents ("the Mob"). Members of the Mob will be able to win Xbox Live Arcade games of Microsoft's choosing, as well as up to 800 Microsoft points ($10). Those watching the show unfold and playing along as part of "The Crowd" are also eligible to earn a free Live Arcade game if they finish in the top three scores. All participants will be entered into a sweepstakes drawing for a Zune or an HDTV home theater system.
Contestants for The One and The Mob will be picked based on their previous performance in the game, with only Xbox Live Gold members allowed to participate. Moreover, contestants from Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, Maryland, and Quebec will not be eligible to win prizes. For those who are eligible, the prize packages will last through 1 vs. 100 Live "Season 1," which ends August 29.
Subject: 1 vs 100 prives announced 
Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:02 pm
