NTN Buzztime(R) Launches New Multiplayer Billiards Game on Its Restaurant and Sports Bar iTV Network

NTN Buzztime(R) Launches New Multiplayer Billiards Game on Its Restaurant and Sports Bar iTV Network

Patrons of Buzztime iTV2 Network(TM) Locations in North America Can Now Compete in Real-Time in Buzztime's iTV Version of Cutthroat

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NTN Buzztime, Inc. (AMEX:NTN), a leading developer and distributor of Play Along TV(R) entertainment and technology, announced today the availability of its latest multiplayer interactive television (iTV) game -- Buzztime Billiards(TM) -- to its Buzztime iTV2 Network locations throughout North America. Up to seven players in each location can grab a virtual pool cue to compete in Buzztime's iTV version of the popular game "Cutthroat" and vie to be the last pool shark with balls left on the table.

Buzztime Billiards is the first game on the Buzztime iTV Network to include 3-dimensional graphics for a more realistic play-along experience. Players have the option of viewing their next shot from any of three angles: behind their cue stick, from a standing position and a birds-eye view.

"Buzztime Billiards is similar to our blockbuster Texas Hold'em game in that players take turns in the game and have more time to socialize. Like Texas Hold'em, we believe it will appeal to a wider market of sports bar and tavern customers," said Chuck Mitchell, executive vice president and executive producer, NTN Buzztime. "From a graphics point of view, it is one of the most visually appealing and realistic games we offer. Billiards is one of the most popular virtual games on web portals, and we are excited to offer it on our Network."

The game is designed so two to seven players can compete head-to-head on one virtual pool table. Depending upon the number of players, the 15 balls are divided evenly amongst the players with some balls remaining neutral. Players take turns using their virtual pool cue to attempt to knock the other players' balls into the table pockets while keeping their own balls on the table. The last player standing with balls remaining on the table wins the game.

Buzztime Billiards is now available for play in the over 2,000 locations that currently carry the iTV2 dual-channel version of the Buzztime iTV Network.

In keeping with the company's plan to offer its Buzztime-branded multiplayer games on multiple interactive platforms, Buzztime launched the 9-Ball version of Buzztime Billiards for the interactive cable television market earlier this year on Blue Ridge Communications' cable television system.

About NTN Buzztime, Inc.

Based in Carlsbad, CA, NTN Buzztime, Inc. (AMEX:NTN) has been a leader in interactive television entertainment for over 20 years and distributes its Play Along TV(R) games and technology through numerous platforms including cable TV, satellite TV, mobile phones, electronic games and books, as well as its own Buzztime Network which is available on TVs in over 4,000 restaurants, sports bars and pubs throughout North America and the United Kingdom. For more information, please see www.buzztime.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements which reflect management's current views of future events and operations including but not limited to trends in subscriber preference and engagement and results of marketing strategies. These statements are all based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the risk of changing economic conditions, failure of product demand or market acceptance of both existing and new products and services and the impact of competitive products and pricing. Please see NTN Buzztime, Inc.'s recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks that may affect the Company. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. These statements speak only as of the date hereof, and NTN Buzztime, Inc. does not undertake to publicly update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

CONTACT:
Julie Lyons
Director of Marketing
NTN Buzztime, Inc.
(888) 752-9686
Julie.Lyons@ntnbuzztime.com

Source: NTN Buzztime, Inc.

CONTACT: Julie Lyons, Director of Marketing of NTN Buzztime, Inc.,
+1-888-752-9686, Julie.Lyons@ntnbuzztime.com

Web site: http://www.buzztime.com/

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