Papa John's seeks top Virtual Armchair Quarterback
January 16, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's has introduced the Virtual Armchair Quarterback Challenge to coincide with the NFL playoffs.
To participate in the challenge, fans hold a Nintendo Wii gaming system remote in one hand and a slice of Papa John's pizza in the other, while leaning all the way back in a recliner.
They compete in Madden Football '08's Precision Passing game, and the contestant scoring the highest series of throws without "fumbling" his pizza wins.
The games take place in select Best Buy locations in conference championship team markets across the country.
Top contestants in each city will win a complete game-day essentials package; a Nintendo Wii, $100 Papa Card and two cases of Coke Zero.
This weekend, fans in Boston will get pointers from national studio host Trey Wingo.
The Virtual Armchair Quarterback Challenge takes place at select Best Buy stores in Boston, New Jersey, San Diego and Green Bay from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19. There is a limit of 150 players per location.