Dont put a real cone on the Dukes head, play the game instead!Glasgow Cone Challenge allows fans of Glasgow, Scotland, to have a go at the citys best-known prank putting a traffic cone on the head of the Duke of Wellington!The iconic bronze statue of the Duke astride his horse is famous the world over for the orange traffic cone hat that he has worn, off and on, over the past 20 years.What started as a prank with cheeky students and late night revellers climbing up to adorn the monument with a cone has turned the Duke into a city landmark loved by Glaswegians and visitors alike.The traditional coning is a reflection of Glasgows renowned, irreverent sense of humour and is firmly embedded in the citys culture.As one of the most fun and original games on the App Store, Glasgow Cone Challenge combines numerous familiar game play features, including a catapult-based throwing technique and 3D trajectories, similar to Angry Birds & Paper Toss.In addition, the app features a series of built in, un-lockable combination achievements, providing prolonged play, as well as social network integration, allowing players to post their scores and issue challenges through Twitter and Facebook.The latest Tweets from Glasgow City Marketing Bureau also appear as a real-time, ticker-tape feed on the games home screen, providing players with up-to-the-minute information about whats happening in the city as well as the opportunity to enter regular competitions.
