Cell Phone-Controlled Game Invades Times Square

johnnylooper writes "The bright lights of Times Square tend to draw the eyes of drivers and passers-by, but a new billboard is a whole new kind of distraction. According to NY1 News, high above Times Square, there is now a gigantic video screen featuring a car racing game that anyone with a cellphone can play by dialing an 800 number. Of course, you need to be nearby to see the screen, at 43rd and Broadway. Now if I could just afford an apartment in Times Sqaure..."

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Interesting concept

[UWC]

I like the idea. It's a fairly simple game, though. You can apparently only control the speed of the car (2 and 8 keys = faster and slower, respectively) as it goes along a set path. Looks like there are obstacles and such to avoid, so you do have to adjust the speed throughout.

You apparently dial an 800 number and wait in a queue until it's your turn to play, so I guess playing in the car is not only illegal, but probably quite unlikely.

I seem to have a habit of stating the obvious. Ah well.