Candy-maker Willy Wonka hid five Golden Tickets amongst his famous "Wonka Bars". The finders of these special tickets would be given a full tour of his tightly guarded candy factory as well as a lifetime supply of chocolate. The contest set off a global craze, with everyone desperately seeking the tickets. They were eventually found by five children from around the world: Augustus Gloop from West Germany, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teavee from the United States, and Veruca Salt and Charlie B.