Etermax has been creating games since 2009 and achieved great success with Trivia Crack in 2013. The game has had over 800 million downloads to date, but Etermax continues to find new markets.
November 28 Etermax spear Trivia Crack World on Meta Quest as a new virtual reality game that transports players into an immersive and interactive theme park, blending knowledge, fun and global connections across VR headsets, desktop and mobile devices. Now the company is also expanding the world with new updates for the game, which has a 4.9 out of 5 star rating.
Trivia Crack World is the first ever immersive trivia game on Meta Quest, providing a dynamic and engaging experience for casual gamers, quiz enthusiasts, and families. Set in a bustling knowledge-themed amusement park, players can interact with Trivia Crack’s beloved characters in real time. Each character, like Willy the Wheel, has their own themed island. Willy the Wheel is also the main host of the park, which opens with the Hector Museum, Albert’s Laboratory and Tito’s Safari.
The goal of Trivia Crack World is to present a refreshing alternative to typical VR titles, said Federico Segovia, product manager at Etermax in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in an interview with GamesBeat.
“We didn’t just translate the mobile version. The advantage of VR is that you can create an immersive world where people can meet in real time. You can personalize the experience, choose your language and select the difficulty of the questions,” Segovia said.
Development of Trivia Crack World was done by Etermax, 100% in-house, from the game itself to the soundtrack, Segovia said. While Etermax has over 300 people, the VR game involved a team of over 20 people, including designers, programmers and others.
The wider Etermax team also supported the project throughout the development of the launch plan, which includes an integrated promotion and business strategy. Additionally, the support of the Meta team in its promotional channels played a crucial role.
Trivia Crack World aims to bring the fun of quiz night with your friends and family to your living room. Players ages 13 and up can take part in various trivia games and explore trending topics in multiple languages while interacting with a global online community.
Adapting to virtual reality
Segovia, who has worked at Etermax since 2016 as a game designer and now a product manager, has been working on the project for the past year. The company has assembled a team familiar with family gaming, casual mobile gaming, VR technology and a wide variety of audiences.
“It was exciting for me because I was a VR player on Meta Quest,” Segovia said. “We wanted to take trivia to its next level. It’s an adaptation of the mobile version of trivia crack, but everything has been redesigned. The interaction takes place in real time and the social aspect of the game is therefore powerful.
While VR is often a solitary form of entertainment, quizzes are inherently more social. So it made sense to create a multiplayer version of the trivia game in addition to a single-player version.
“The main engine of the game is the open match, where people who don’t know each other can come together and play,” Segovia said.
The VR version also includes user-generated questions, just like the mobile version, where players can create more local content relevant to their own city or country.
“Throughout the development of the game, we worked extensively with the core community to get feedback, such as building an attraction for the outdoor club,” Segovia said. “We wanted the game to stand out from the competition in stores.
“We always liked a challenge,” Segovia said. “We were pioneers with our quiz game and became the best in mobile stores. Now, with virtual reality, the market started getting interesting about three years ago,” Segovia said. “We believed that virtual reality would be very important for consumers of the future. So we take this first step to enter it.
While many people think that VR hardware is only appealing to hardcore gamers, there are plenty of casual games topping VR stores. Content includes casual, midcore, and hardcore games. Although the market is still in its early stages, VR games are seeing enough success to support a number of mid-sized game studios like Schell Games and Resolution Games.
Trivia Remixed: Complete challenges, solve puzzles and more
Trivia Crack World merges the iconic Trivia Crack brand, known in 180 countries and 34 languages, with VR technology from Meta Quest.
Players embark on a trivia adventure and not only answer questions, but also solve puzzles, interact with virtual objects, and complete challenges that combine cognitive and physical skills. Mini-games include finding answers, drawing accurately, hitting targets and navigating mazes, adding unique twists to the old quiz format.
Trivia Crack World connects players around the world and offers a multilingual experience supported by Trivia Crack’s Question Factory, which has over 50 million user-generated trivia questions. Localized content ensures players answer new and relevant questions based on their geographic location.
Trivia Crack World allows players to take part in quizzes with others with two multiplayer modes. Players can compete with trivia fans from around the world, answering questions to climb the leaderboards, earn trophies and access exclusive rewards in a competitive environment.
Players can also play solo, where you test your knowledge and develop your trivia skills at your own pace. And you can participate in private matches, where users can create custom games, share codes, and enjoy a friendly showdown, regardless of distance.
Trivia Crack World is available on Metaquest in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and German, it can also be played on Android, iOSAnd Windows devices.
Amusement park expansion with new updates
The beloved Trivia Crack franchise has now added new themed attractions and a new area where players can spark their curiosity and take on exciting challenges hosted by the game’s characters.
Arriving just in time for Christmas, players will be able to explore two new immersive attractions: Tito’s Safari and Albert’s Laboratory, as well as an enhanced experience at Hector’s Museum. Each adventure challenges players with interactive quests brought to life by the game’s iconic characters.
Albert’s laboratory: Players will have the opportunity to visit Albert’s scientific stronghold and face off against his robot in an epic game of charades. The challenge? Solve the mystery with the fewest questions to be crowned the winner.
Tito’s safari: Invites players on a treasure hunt across a series of islands in search of amazing animals. Users will have to spot and discover each species, those who manage to capture photos of all the creatures on the safari will receive a set of tickets to spend at the store.
Hector’s Island: The Hector Museum is the first attraction to receive a dedicated island space. This new area is filled with historical artifacts for players to interact with and explore, as well as a place to meet other players before entering the museum’s main exploration maze. This is just the beginning: soon, all attractions will have their own dedicated island areas.
Players of all ages can explore knowledge-based adventures like treasure hunts, epic charades and historical challenges in a fully immersive virtual theme park. The game is available on the Meta Horizon Store for $10.
