Facebook just announced that it's adding a new feature called Facebook Fantasy Games. The feature is coming to the iPhone and Android app in the US and Canada, and it looks pretty fun.
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Facebook's new fantasy games are all about predicting various sports and arts and culture events with your friends to see who knows the most. Unlike most fantasy sports sites, Facebook is also rolling out culture games so even people who hate sports can have fun.
The company said its games feature “simpler formats to make them easy for people just starting out in the game of prediction, while still being appealing enough for more experienced players.” Many fantasy sports services require you to be a super-addicted fan, and it sounds like Facebook is trying to appeal to more casual fans who won’t delve into every detail.
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Like any good fantasy game, those offered by Facebook will allow you to compete with your friends, guessing on any topic you choose.
The first game launched by Facebook is called “Pick & Play Sports” and involves predicting the winner of a specific game, the points a top player has earned, or specific events that occur during a specific match.
Facebook also announced a set of games coming later. It's releasing Fantasy Survivor for the popular reality show, MLB Home Run Picks, Fantasy: "The Bachelorette" and LaLiga Winning Streak.
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If this goes live, we could see Facebook adding all sorts of different fantasy games to its Android and iPhone apps. Between fantasy shows, reality shows, and sports, Facebook has plenty of options to choose from.
