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'''''Smeet''''' is a browser-based [[2.5D|2.5D computer graphics]] social network, developed by Smeet Communications GmbH based in Berlin, Germany. The company was founded in 2007 by Burckhardt Bonello and Philipp Boutellier and is managed by Sebastian Funke ([[CEO]]), Daniel Bülhoff ([[Chief operating officer|COO]]) and Reinhard Köhn ([[Chief Technology Officer|CTO]]). Smeet creates [[virtual worlds]] in which people can meet and interact with their [[Avatar (computing)|avatars]]. Smeet combines [[Casual game|casual]] and [[social network game|social gaming]].

==History==
The [[startup company]] Smeet Communications GmbH was founded in 2007. The meaning of the name Smeet could be interpreted as "Social Meeting". The company’s [[headquarters]] are located in Berlin and are currently employing around 75 people. Smeet Communications is financially provided by international [[venture capitalist]] [[Hasso Plattner|Hasso Plattner Ventures]] Smeet Communications has also received [[funding]] from the [[investment company]] [[Partech International]]. In January 2011, Smeet had reached around 6 million subscribed and is translated into about 8 different [[languages]].

==Website==
Smeet operates without any [[download]] and is accessible directly in any browser that supports [[Adobe Flash|Flash]]. Smeet is supported on both [[Mac OS|Mac]] and [[IBM PC compatible|PC]]. The users can sign up on the destination page or get online directly via the [[Facebook]] [[Facebook application|application]] without any further [[Registered user|registration]] needed. The Smeet website is also possible to integrate to any other website through [[iframe]].

==Membership==
Users are able to sign up for [[VIP]] membership on the site for a fixed monthly fee. Those who pay the monthly [[subscription]] are able to access additional features and services while playing the game.

==Community==
Users signing up on Smeet.com are forwarded to their nationalized [[sub domain]] based on their [[IP address|IP-address]]. After signing up, the users are then forwarded into a world with other users in the same age group, thus not mixing up [[Minor (law)|minors]] and [[adults]] in the same world, however in some rooms minors and adults can mix, but clicking on a minor profile or an adult profile you will receive a message asking if you want to go on. The users can also be blocked or reported. In the Smeet [[Virtual community|community]], users can chat with their friends in avatar style thus more entertaining and exciting, with the features of [[Online game|video games]].

==Gameplay==
Users can create and [[Personalization|customize]] their own [[User profile|profiles]] and individualize their avatars which represents themselves in the game. The basic functions, such as [[Online chat|chatting]], decorating user rooms, playing [[Video game|games]] and solving [[quest]]s are free of charge. Users in Smeet can earn “Fame Points” via a variety of activities and progress to higher [[Level (video gaming)|levels]]. With increasing number of Fame Points and levels, users gain a higher [[social status]] and receive additional content.

Smeet offers various [[multiplayer games]] for users to play against each other. In the designated games world, the users can choose from a range of themed [[quiz]]zes. There are also several [[mini game]]s included in Smeet, such as [[Mahjong]], Astro Shooter and Polar Pogo. In addition to this, users can complete tasks and games, generating Fame Points through the Smeet leveling system. There is also an object developing feature present in Smeet, similar to the one in [[FarmVille]]. The users can adopt [[Virtual pets|pets]], plants or [[List of fictional animals|fantasy creatures]] and by feeding and watering them, the object grows over time.

==Partnership and projects==
Since the launch of Smeet, there has been numerous [[Partnership|partner]] projects with leading [[brands]] including [[RTL Television|RTL]] ([[Bertelsmann]]), [[Endemol]], [[Universal Music]], [[Bravo (magazine)|Bravo]], [[Quiksilver]] and [[Sony Pictures]] which have been integrated on the platform. The integration of videos with [[User-generated content|user generated content]] enables a social viewing feature into Smeet. The videos are mainly streamed from [[video-sharing]] websites such as [[YouTube]], but there has also been partnership together with national [[Tv channels|TV-channels]] where shows, such as the final of the [[Eurovision Song Contest]], [[Deutschland sucht den Superstar|German Idol series]], [[Big Brother (TV series)|Big Brother]] and the [[United States elections, 2008|U.S election 2008]] have been [[Streaming media|streamed]] live while being broadcast on TV at the same time.

==See also==
[[Habbo]]

[[Social networks]]

[[Online multiplayer game]]

==Source==

[http://wikipedia.org/ http://wikipedia.org/]

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