THQ*ICE has announced it is hosting an in-game loot hunt in Dragonica Online to commemorate the launch of open beta, and one of the prizes includes a trip to Korea to meet the developers of the game. The contest will be held from Sept. 3 to Oct. 27 and simply requires you to fight in-game monsters to obtain raffle cards. You can collect the cards for a random prize drawing at the end of the contest, trade five cards in for entry into higher-level raffles, or redeem them for items that grants in-game bonuses.

In addition to the trip to Korea, other prizes include iPod computer speakers, an iTouch video and music player, ICE Cash virtual currency, a Dragonica-skinned laptop, T-shirts, wall scrolls and in-game items. To enter the contest, sign up for a free THQ*ICE passport and start playing Dragonica Online. You can find more information about the contest after the jump.

THQ*ICE has also announced a new patch that gives players access to Angrakka, the second continent of the world of Dragonica, so you'll have even more areas to explore while you're searching for raffle cards.

WHAT

To commemorate the launch of its Open Beta Test for Dragonica™ Online, THQ*ICE is hosting an in-game Loot Hunt where players can win great prizes just for playing the game! 

As players journey through the world of Dragonica, monsters will drop special Loot Hunt Raffle Cards. Participants can do one of three things with the Raffle Cards they find:

1. Collect the Raffle Cards for a random prize drawing at the end of the contest;

2. Upgrade five (5) Raffle Cards of the same type by trading them for one (1) higher-level Raffle Card and entry into higher-level Loot Hunt raffles;

3. Redeem it for a special in-game balloon item that has special game play-enhancing bonuses.

Players with Raffle Cards in their possession at the end of the promotion will be automatically entered into the drawing to win incredible prizes such as:

• A Trip To Korea: Meet the masterminds behind the game, Barunson Interactive, in-person;
• iHome’s iP71 iPod Computer Speakers: Charge, play, and sync your iPod and iPhone with iTunes while it’s docked securely into the base of the computer speakers;
• 8GB iTouch Video and Music Player: A perfect fit with your iHome speakers;
• Dragonica Online Skinned Laptop: Play Dragonica Online in style while on the go;
• ICE Cash: Customize your character and gameplay experience with ICE Cash, the exclusive THQ*ICE virtual currency;
• In-Game Prize Pack: A collection of useful items every player should have while on their journey;
• Exclusive Dragonica Online Themed Premium Items: Cool wall scrolls & t-shirts.

In addition to the Dragonica Online Loot Hunt, THQ*ICE announced a new patch that gives players access to Angrakka, the Second Continent of the world of Dragonica.

WHERE

Sign up for a FREE THQ*ICE Passport at http://go.thqice.com/register.php. Don’t miss your chance to redeem in-game loot for awesome “real-world” prizes!

Online: Register at http://go.thqice.com/register.php

Twitter: Follow at http://twitter.com/dragonicathqice

Facebook: Join at http://facebook.com/dragonica

WHEN

September 3 – October 27, 2009

ABOUT

Published by THQ*ICE and developed by Barunson Interactive, Dragonica Online is rated “E10+” for Everyone over the age of 10 and is the first MMO to merge 3D side-scrolling, fast-paced combat and a hilarious, yet devastating, skill system.  Players can join the quest to vanquish the threat of evil; explore a fantastical world rife with monsters to battle, challenges to overcome and adventures to discover.