Frequently asked questions

How do I sign up?

Go to www.srmedia.com/BeatTheCrowd for free registration. You'll choose a "nickname" and password and confirm your email address. Then you can make your predictions, monitor The Crowd favorites, and post messages on the Crowd Buzz.

How much does it cost?

There is no entry fee, but you are encouraged to contribute to a worthy cause while you're playing. Do good, while having fun.

What happens on Oscar night?

Players can change, and keep changing, and add comments about their predictions up until the Oscar telecast begins. At that point, no further changes are allowed. As the winner of each award is announced, your results are immediately updated, expressed as YOUR RESULTS vs THE CROWD. You can track the performance of everyone else, and can also watch special head-to-head contests pitting critics and movie pundits against each other. When the final award, BEST PICTURE, is announced, the game tallies final results and we celebrate those who "Beat the Crowd."

How many people actually "Beat the Crowd"?

Last Oscar season (2010) The Crowd predicted 17 out of 24 Oscar winners. About 15% of players Beat the Crowd, and the top tier recieved prizes. So you can, too!

Are there prizes?

Bragging rights are the coin of this realm. But the best of the best players must be rewarded, so they receive small movie-lover prizes such as DVDs of Oscar-winning movies, or a copy of "The Wisdom of Crowds," the book which inspired this game.

Can I play with my friends?

Everyone who registers can manage their own Oscar predictions, monitor the crowd favorites, and comment on the public message board. Connect with your friends via e-mail or your Facebook page.

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