Le Matin predicts news thanks to its readership
«Lematin.ch/qiva» is an ambitious project that combines information and entertainment. The prediction game, founded by Umanytics, an EPFL startup, is based on current events in the short, medium, and long term.
It can be played on a computer, smartphone or tablet. "Who will win the World Cup?", "Who will Prince Harry marry?" or "Who will win the 2015 federal elections?": Le Matin and Umanytics can guess the correct result 80 percent of the time thanks to the answers received.
Simple concept
After a brief registration, the participant helps to predict the future by tapping on one of the suggested answers to a current topic. However, this is not a survey, as powerful algorithms evaluate the results immediately. And who wins with Qiva? With 100% certainty a reader of Le Matin. The five sections (General, Sport, News, People and Culture) are supplemented daily with new questions. These relate either to a current event of the day, such as "Who will win the match between Sion and Basel?", or to an event in the distant future, such as "Who will succeed the Queen of England to the throne?" or "Who will be crowned wrestling king in Estavayer in 2016?" You don't have to be an expert to make a prediction. Every answer scores points. The registered answer is systematically compared with that of a participant drawn by lot. If the opponent has given the same prediction, you win points. The more unique the answer, the more points it earns. You can submit a tip on the same topic every thirty minutes and even change your mind. The important thing is to take part as often as possible. At the end of an event, you receive additional points if the last tip corresponds to reality.
A new community
Whoever has scored the most points each week or month receives a prize. Badges are also awarded according to personal progress in the individual areas, which can be displayed in the game and on the website. This allows you to track your own rank and that of other participants via your profile. As circumstances are constantly changing, you can give your opinion several times. Topic-related articles in Le Matin help with decision-making and increase the chance of guessing the right answer. Graphics show the development of the game. Le Matin thus offers its readers the challenge of informing themselves in a fun way. But that's not all. "In the coming months, Le Matin will be expanding the game on screen and in the print edition," adds Grégoire Nappey, the title's editor-in-chief. "We are planning further attractive developments and innovations for the French-speaking Swiss public."
