Papaya launched the World Solitaire Championship, set to transform Solitaire into a skill-based cultural event at Temple House Miami in February 2024. Media personality Stephen A. Smith will host the event with 400 players competing on iPads for a $150,000 prize.
Championship Details
- Papaya organizes World Solitaire Championship in Miami.
- 400 competitors will participate for a $150,000 prize.
- Media personality Stephen A. Smith will host.
- Event scheduled for February 2024; broadcast details pending.
The competition aims to elevate Solitaire to a global platform. Papaya's initiative includes a broad, AI-driven promotional campaign developed by Ariely Original, The Artery, and Too Short for Modeling to highlight the event's cinematic potential.
Key Observations
While promoting Solitaire as a spectator event, skepticism remains about its watchability. On the user experience front, Papaya's Solitaire Cash app used for practice offers monetary rewards but includes prompts for in-app purchases.
