The New York Lottery announced today the launch of an innovative, first-of-its-kind 3-dimensional instant game that brings players into the next dimension.

Gold Castle combines the excitement of dragons, castles and fantasy on a new instant game with revolutionary augmented reality (AR) via a new mobile app – all with the chance to win a $250,000 top prize. The game underscores the New York Lottery’s goal to provide innovative entertainment for its players with state-of-the-art technology.

“The New York Lottery is proud to offer the first-ever scratch-off that brings AR to life in game play,” said Gardner Gurney, Director of the Division of Lottery for the New York State Gaming Commission. “Gold Castle changes the narrative in how instant games are played, bringing players into a new world with an exciting way to win up to $250,000.”

To bring the Gold Castle game to life, players simply need to download the free NY Lottery 3D mobile app and then scratch to reveal the special barcode on their $5 ticket, available for purchase at more than 14,500 retailers across the state. Scanning the barcode will launch a 3D rendering of a medieval castle on the player’s smartphone (complete with a looming dragon nearby). Players then tap the castle windows to reveal any cash prizes and earn points. With chances to win between $5 and $250,000, players can share news of their winnings on social networks directly through the app.

Players may also play Gold Castle as a traditional scratch-off on the bottom half of the ticket. The end result is the same regardless of whether or not the individual plays the game in 3D or in the traditional scratch-off way. Players collect winnings by presenting the ticket to a New York Lottery retailer or customer service center.

The new NY Lottery 3D app is available through Google Play for Android devices and the App Store for Apple devices.

For more information, please visit NYLottery3D.com or follow @newyorklottery and @goldcastle3D on Twitter and New York Lottery and Gold Castle 3D on Facebook.

This innovative 3D technology is licensed to the NY Lottery exclusively through IGT Global Solutions and powered by Paymaxs.

FAQ

What are you announcing?

For the first time ever with Gold Castle, your scratch-off lottery ticket turns into an AR experience where you can play the game in 3D on your smartphone and it comes to life right before your eyes.

How much does a Gold Castle scratch-off ticket cost?

$5, or the price of one of those fancy lattes.

Where can I buy one?

You can purchase a Gold Castle ticket in any of the 14,500 scratch-off-selling retailers across the state.

How much does the app cost?

The NY Lottery 3D app is free to download.

How can I download the app?

The app can be downloaded from Google Play and the App store, accessible through NYLottery3D.com.

How do I play it?

Each ticket offers two ways to play: traditional scratch-off and the new 3D experience.

To play in 3D you just need to follow four steps:

STEP 1. Download the NY Lottery 3D app

STEP 2. Purchase a Gold Castle ticket

STEP 3. Scratch to reveal the code on the top half of the ticket

STEP 4. Scan the code to launch the 3D castle and tap the windows to reveal your prize

Can I play more than once?

Players can play in 3D more than once, but winnings will only be awarded one time and several in-game features will only be available once per unique ticket.

How do the winnings work?

Players receive the same results and winnings whether they scratched the ticket’s game area or played the ticket in 3D. When using the app, gameplay can also be posted to social networks directly through the app.

Can I play Gold Castle without buying a ticket?

Once you download the app, you can experience a preview of the 3D world of Gold Castle on  NYLottery3D.com. But otherwise, a ticket must be purchased in order to play-to-win.

Can I share my winning experience?

Yes! Winnings can be captured and shared to social networks directly through the App.

Is this the only 3D game I can play?

This is the first and only 3D game available from the New York Lottery.

What if I don’t live in New York?

Non-New York residents can play the game, but tickets must be purchased in New York State.

Is this online gambling?

No. It’s an evolution of a new way to play a single scratch-off ticket.

How old to I have to be to play Gold Castle?

Per New York State law, players must be 18 years or older to purchase lottery tickets.

Videos

B-roll and 15-second Gold Castle television ad are available and provided upon request and with attribution:

“Courtesy, New York Lottery”

Images

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