The MyTown Scavenger Hunt has closed and the lucky winners have been notified. Out of over 10,000 submissions, ten winners were selected at random and awarded $50 iTunes Gift Cards. Congratulations to Michelle Wood, Marie, Michael Yao, Benjamin, Ninja Tim, Anna, MayorBill, Brandon Holm, and Matt McKee.
One lucky MyTown player, Michael Rappaport, won the Scavenger Hunt Grand Prize--an iPad. Michael took some time out of his schedule to answer a few questions. His responses are below.
Congratulations again to Michael Rappaport and the other winners, and thanks everyone for participating!
When did you first start playing MyTown? What got you hooked?
I first started playing MyTown when a friend recommended it and said it was very addicting-- and addicting it is! What really got me hooked, though, was the ability to see what businesses and restaurants are close by. I found myself logging into MyTown just to figure out where to get lunch nearby... MyTown offers the functionality of the Yelp app with a fun game included.
Easy question-- THE iPAD! I've been hankerin' for one ever since they came out. Unfortunately as a student I couldn't afford one of my own. I thought the contest was great and I was surprised how quickly the response form Booyah came. Just a week or so after I submitted my screenshot I got the congratulatory e-mail. At first I didn't believe it! It was just too good to be true.
What do you like most about MyTown? What would you like to see incorporated/improved?
I like creating items, it definitely keeps me coming back for more! I think MyTown could be improved by including user reviews on the featured businesses. That way MyTown could be used as a helpful tool as well as a fun game.
Booyah just released InCrowd, what are your thoughts on this game?
My life has been pretty hectic lately as I am in the process of a move so I haven't been able to try it out. But I did check out the description in the app store and it sounds like a cool concept. Any app that connects you with your friends is cool in my book! Perhaps another Booyah contest would help get it going-- maybe a sexy new iPhone 4 to go with my iPad? (hint hint)
What other apps do you play?
I am an Angry Birds and Doodle Jump fanatic! Both are instant classics. And I enjoy obliterating my buddies in Words with Friends. I also recommend Orbital as an awesome multiplayer game and a great way to pass the time while waiting for that cheeseburger.
What do you plan to do with your brand new iPad?
Caress her lovingly, Long walks on the beach, star-gazing.
Closing remarks?
I'd like to thank Booyah and the MyTown staff for making this the first contest I have ever won! I promise I will put the iPad to good use! :)
My life has been pretty hectic lately as I am in the process of a move so I haven't been able to try it out. But I did check out the description in the app store and it sounds like a cool concept.
Posted by: babyhawk | Sep 30, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Congratulations to all the winners. Congratulations Michael!
Posted by: Pamela | Sep 16, 2010 at 05:34 AM
That's bs the rules didn't say take a screen shot. Nice to know you didn't have to follow the rules to win. Nuff said. What a fail!!!!!
Posted by: Ken | Sep 15, 2010 at 10:49 AM