So this isn't really a way to make money online, but rather a way to efficiently waste time on line. Efficiently waste time? That's not actually an oxymoron, and I'm a moron so I should know. ; )
A few weeks ago I signed up at IWon.com. Here's the theory: every day, most of us who spend a great deal of time working on our computers also use a little bit of computer time to unwind. Some people look up celebrity news. Some people fiddle with Facebook. Some send around funny emails. And some people, myself included, like to spend a few minutes each day unwinding by playing simple computer games like "Turbo Solitaire" or "Collapse." If you are one of those persons who uses a few minutes of gaming to unwind, why not do it at IWon.com and turn your unwinding time into a chance to win money and prizes?
Playing free games, including spinning the prize wheel, gets you coins that you trade in for chances to win contests. They have a daily sweepstakes that is $100. Weekly is $500. Monthly is a $1000 equivalent prize. Annual is up to $1 million. And for extra excitement there are all sorts of side prizes you could win while playing the games.
The games come in several forms: cash games (always stay away from); free online games; and free to download games, which are full games that used to be available on store shelves. These in the latter category don't win you any coins, and I have no idea about the cash games. As I've said before; there's nothing there to see...move along. The free games are where it is at, and there are tons of choices. Almost anyone should be able to find something that they can enjoy.
But here's the deal. We've talked about efficiency before, and some of these games are very addictive. It's okay to go there for a few minutes a day to unwind, but be careful that you don't accidentally end up spending vast quantities of time. And don't get carried away spending your winnings, either. I've been playing for about a month and haven't won anything, and from chatting to various people while playing, about the most I've found that someone has won was a logo water bottle. Remember this rule of thumb: a chance to win is barely better than no chance to win, so never expend great effort on contests. Just enjoy them for what they are, small distractions from the mundane.
There are a host of other things to do at Iwon.com, including joining a team and competing not only for yourself, but also for the charity of your choice. Go check it out.
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2 comments:
Great review. I've been playing for a few weeks myself and enjoy it. i have a friend that one $50 and another that one $10 and $100! So it is possible but it may take a while. not bad at all from just playing some fun games to unwind.
seriously. learn how to spell. it's "WON" not "ONE". Jeez people.
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