The only Match-3 puzzle game set within the original Harry Potter books and films brings magical puzzle gameplay to mobile devices
SAN FRANCISCO-Wednesday 23 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
(BUSINESS
WIRE)-- Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in
interactive entertainment, announced that its magical Match-3 mobile
game Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells has officially launched and
begun rolling out to territories worldwide. Officially licensed from
Warner Bros. Games and published under the Portkey Games label, the game
is available for free download on Android and iOS devices, as well as
on Amazon Kindle and Facebook.
“When the Harry Potter series
first came to theatres, it was one of those rare moments when everyone
was reading the same book, talking about the same film and coming
together around a shared experience,” said Yaron Leyvand, Senior Vice
President of Games at Zynga. “Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells honours
fans' connection to the series with a mobile game infused with the
standout moments and delightful Wizarding World flourishes that have
captivated a global following. The feedback from soft-launch has been
outstanding, and we can’t wait for fans around the world to play.”
“Mobile
games have never been more popular or more important to people than
they are right now. People are playing games for entertainment,
relaxation, and as an accessible source of comfort and connection,” said
Bernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga. “With Harry Potter:
Puzzles & Spells, fans will immerse themselves in the magic,
puzzles, and wonder of the series and create Clubs to collaborate and
connect with others fans of Wizarding World.”
In Harry Potter:
Puzzles & Spells, players enter a Match-3 adventure brimming with
the spells, humour, colour and characters of the Harry Potter series.
Featuring the soundtrack and voiceover recordings from the original
Harry Potter films, fans follow an authentic, mobile retelling of
Harry’s journey through the Wizarding World. Earning spells and special
boosts as they advance, players solve Match-3 puzzles populated with
hopping Chocolate Frogs, fluttering Winged Keys, battling wizard chess
pieces, and other unexpected obstacles and objects. Between colourful
puzzles, players will be treated to iconic moments from the narrative,
such as Harry’s journey on the Hogwarts Express, Hagrid’s magical
creatures and Hermione casting the Wingardium Leviosa spell.
Building
their magical aptitude, players earn spells, powerups, and experience
points as they progress through the game to level up their skills and
in-game personas. Players can also earn powerful rewards by completing
Daily Events that reference a multitude of moments from the Harry Potter
series. In the spirit of the camaraderie and friendly competition of
Hogwarts, players can join or form clubs with other fans to socialise,
collaborate on puzzle strategies, share lives and vie for prizes in
exclusive Club Events.
For the next seven days, players who
download the game for their Android or iOS device will instantly receive
the Welcome Bundle, containing in-game gold, extra lives and special
Quidditch Goggles to customize their avatars.
Harry Potter:
Puzzles & Spells is playable for iOS and Android devices worldwide,
as well as on Amazon Kindle and Facebook. For more details, visit the
game’s website at www.harrypotterpuzzlesandspells.com. For more
information and to connect with other fans, follow us on Facebook,
Instagram and Twitter.
For supporting still and video assets, visit: http://bit.ly/HPPuzzlesSpells_WWL
About Zynga
Zynga
is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to
connect the world through games. To date, more than one billion people
have played Zynga’s franchises including CSR RacingTM, Empires &
PuzzlesTM, Merge Dragons!TM, Merge Magic!TM, Toon Blast™, Toy Blast™,
Words With FriendsTM and Zynga PokerTM. Zynga’s games are available in
more than 150 countries and are playable across social platforms and
mobile devices worldwide. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered
in San Francisco with locations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland,
India, Turkey and Finland. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or
follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or the Zynga blog.
About Warner Bros. Games
Warner
Bros. Games, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a
premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of
entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms,
including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both
internal and third-party game titles. Additional information about
Warner Bros. Games can be found at https://www.wbgames.com/.
About Portkey Games
Portkey
Games, from Warner Bros. Games, is the games label dedicated to
creating new Wizarding World mobile and videogame experiences that place
the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K.
Rowling’s original stories. Portkey Games offers players the opportunity
to make their own narrative choices and engage with the Wizarding World
setting to create new and unique experiences. The label was created to
bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve
into the magic of the Wizarding World in immersive ways where they can
define their own Wizarding World story.
Forward Looking Statements
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press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among
other things, the name, gameplay details, game features, and a
limited-time promotion in Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells.
Forward-looking statements often include words such as “outlook,”
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“target,” “expect,” and statements in the future tense are generally
forward-looking. The achievement or success of the matters covered by
such forward-looking statements involves significant risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. Undue reliance should not be placed on
such forward-looking statements, which are based on information
available to us on the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update
such statements. More information about these risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions is or will be described in greater detail in our public
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies
of which may be obtained by visiting our Investor Relations website at
http://investor.zynga.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
WIZARDING
WORLD, HARRY POTTER Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. HARRY POTTER:
PUZZLES & SPELLS, PORTKEY GAMES, WIZARDING WORLD and HARRY POTTER
characters, names and related indicia © and ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment
Inc. ™ Zynga Inc. All Rights Reserved.
WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s20)
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Contacts
Dana Whitney
dwhitney@zynga.com
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