New Quiz app - The Isle of Fortune

In this post, we will talk about a Skill based quizzing game app that allows players to win cash prizes.

Isle of Fortune Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based mobile game and application developer,  announced the launch of their first game app – Isle of Fortune. A general knowledge based quiz app, Isle of Fortune’s key differentiator is the opportunity to win cash prizes as one plays.

Available for free downloads on the Google Play Store and with an easy to use interface, the Isle of Fortune promises to keep players hooked.

The Game

Once downloaded, users will have the option of playing 2 games within the app:

GAME 1: The Isle of Fortune Game-

A daily quiz with unlimited free attempts, with the fastest time per day emerging as the winner. This game runs daily for 24 hours starting at 00:01 hours GMT every day and ending at 23:59 hours GMT on that same day. Players can win a daily cash prize of USD 100 or its local equivalent in their location

GAME 2: The Grand Game

A weekly quiz, with the fastest time of the week emerging as the winner. This game runs weekly starting from 00:01 hours GMT every Monday and ending at 23:59 hours GMT the following Sunday, and has a cash prize of USD 1000 every week or its local equivalent. Players have to purchase coins in order to play and win. There are multiple purchase options for the users ranging from unlimited games in the week to just a single game, depending on the Player’s interest.

Game Format and Rules: 

To start playing, on opening the app a simple registration process has to be completed – this can be either through an existing Facebook account or by creating an Isle of Fortune account. Post registration the user can choose which game she/he wants to play.

While Isle of Fortune is free to play, the Grand Game players need to purchase coins if they do not have sufficient amount of them already. Players can also choose to purchase a daily or weekly pass to play The Grand Game for an unlimited number of times in the selected time period.

Both games follow the same format as outlined below:

• The format is a 10 question game, across topics ranging from general knowledge, movies, sport and current affairs.
• A right answer takes the player to the next question; a wrong answer causes a penalty of 5 seconds to be added to the player’s time.
• Players are entitled to use 3 lifelines which can strategically help them set their best possible time. The lifelines are:

1. 50-50 – eliminate 2 wrong answers
2. Q Swap – The existing question is replaced with a new one
3. Two Tries – The user gets two chances to answer a question before the delay timer starts. 

Each lifeline costs the user 2 gold coins and each of them can be used only once in each game. 

Besides answering the questions correctly, the key to winning either game is speed, as the player with the best time will be declared winner each day or each week, as per the game played. In the event of 2 players with the same fast time, a tie-breaker decides the winner. 

Winners of either game (Isle of Fortune or Grand Game), will be notified by the Isle of Fortune team, via email, the day after they have won. The team will further guide winners on how to receive their prize.

Speaking on the launch, Arjun Rao, Managing Director of Isle of Fortune Pte. Ltd, said, “I am very happy to launch our first game, which will be the first of many unique formats and themes. The game targets everyone with a passion for learning, people who like competing on a global level against people from all walks of life from around the world and for those who love a good rewards program. We will work hard to keep things interesting as we grow, with the constant inclusion of special games, interesting rewards and bespoke content.”

Isle of Fortune can be played across India, except in the states of Tamil Nadu and Nagaland, due to state legislation that prevents users from winning prizes from online games.

An international launch is next on the agenda as Isle of Fortune opens for downloads in Australia (excluding Queensland), parts of the USA where the game is permissible, the United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore, followed by various countries in South & Central America, Africa and select Asian countries by the end of May 2017. A Mandarin language version and a Spanish language version are in the pipeline as the company prepares to have a truly global presence for its current and future knowledge based offerings. 

For more information on the game, how to play it and how to win, please visit www.isleoffortune.com

Game download link:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.isleoffortune.app

Acer’s New Ultra-slim All-in-One Aspire Desktops Shape the Contemporary Home

Acer Aspire U27 debuts as the first all-on-one desktop with Acer LiquidLoop™ fanless cooling system for quiet operation.

Recently Acer has announced two new sleek all-in-one desktops, namely the 27-inch Aspire U27 and 23.8-inch Aspire Z24. With 7^th Generation Intel^® Core™ processors and optional Intel^® Optane^™ Memory, both devices provide a powerful and responsive Windows 10 experience, while adding a touch of style to the home environment.  

The iF Design Award-winning Aspire U27 boasts an impressive ultrathin 12 mm (0.5 inch )chassis with an elegant diamond-cut v-shaped metal stand, bringing a new dimension to home computing and entertainment. With a 27-inch Full HD wide viewing angle display (1920 x 1080), and a specially designed subwoofer bringing powerfully deep bass, this all-in-one provides entertainment with a punch.

“We extremely excited to be bringing our innovative LiquidLoop fanless cooling system to our all-in-one PCs,” said Jeff Lee, General Manager, Stationary Computing, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “The cooling system has enabled us to create the Aspire U27’s award-winning ultraslim design, allowing it to shine as a modern piece of home décor, yet quiet enough to not distract.”

The Aspire U27 features Acer’s proprietary LiquidLoop™ fanless cooling system which allows for quiet operation. It uses liquid evaporation and condensation to transport and dissipate heat, making it energy efficient and extending the product’s lifetime by doing away with detrimental dust buildup.

Thanks to Windows Hello, members of the family can each log in to their accounts faster and more securely than before via facial recognition. Skype for Business certification ensures a crisp and lag-free communication experience during video conferences.

Advance features of Aspire U27

• The iF Design Award-winning Aspire U27 features Acer’s proprietary LiquidLoop™ fanless cooling system, which allows for quiet operation
• Two new ultra-slim all-in-ones, Aspire U27 and Aspire Z24, boast elegant v-shaped metal stands which are not only solid & space-saving  but also sleek and timeless in style
• With 7^th Gen Intel^® Core™ processors and up to 32 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz memory, both devices provide a powerful and responsive Windows 10 experience

The Aspire Z24 is extremely thin at 11 mm (0.4 inch) with a beautifully shaped rear cover, making it a handsome addition to any room in the house. It is available with discrete NVIDIA^® GeForce^® 940MX graphics, providing extra power for a wide range of activities, while an optical drive is also available.

The Aspire U27 and Aspire Z24 feature Acer ExaColor™ technology which corrects colors and tunes contrast for vibrant and accurate picture quality, a great benefit for those who enjoy digital photography, casual gaming, social media and content via HDMI input. In addition, the Aspire U27 and Aspire Z24 include Acer’s BlueLightShield™ technology, which reduces the emission of blue light and may help minimize eye strain, while Acer Flickerless™ technology cuts down on eye fatigue. Dolby^® Audio^™ Premium provides superior sound while enjoying movies or light gaming.

A smart leather cable management holder keeps the workspace neat and clutter-free, while a screen that tilts from -5 to 25 degrees allows for easy adjusting of viewing angles for maximum comfort when browsing, watching movies, and taking video calls.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

The Aspire U27 and Aspire Z24 were unveiled today at the next@acer press event held in New York, where the company announced a range of new devices and solutions for gamers, creators, families, students and professionals. For more information, visit www.acer.com/nextatacer.