Zynga (Nasdaq:ZNGA), a leading social game developer, today
announced the launch of Boggle With Friends, the company’s latest
addition to their With Friends games collection, which includes
Words With Friends, one of the world’s most popular word games.
Developed in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., (NASDAQ:HAS), the
free-to-play game is available today on the App Store for iPhone
and iPad and on Google Play for Android devices.
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“BOGGLE is an iconic, family favorite brand spanning generations
and geographies, and we’re excited to introduce Boggle With Friends
to word fans everywhere,” said Scott Koenigsberg, Senior Vice
President of Casual Games at Zynga. “Boggle With Friends reimagines
everyone’s favorite classic game with innovative matching word
play, dynamic themes and brand-new social features. As a part of
Zynga’s family of word and puzzle games, including one of the
world’s most popular word games, Words With Friends, Boggle With
Friends gives players a whole new way to socialize with one of the
most beloved puzzle games of all time.”
From the team who brought Words With Friends to hundreds of
millions of players around the globe, Boggle With Friends blends
the fun of the original BOGGLE game with new, puzzling twists. As
players spell and match their way through the game, they can chat
and challenge with family and friends in their quest to find words
and earn bragging rights. For the first time ever in a BOGGLE
mobile game, players can compete in head-to-head live tournaments
and lightning fast single round tournaments to show off their
wordie skills and earn rewards and advantages along the way.
“We are thrilled to team up with Zynga to bring Boggle With
Friends to fans globally,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President
of Digital Gaming and Corporate Development at Hasbro. “This
exciting mobile experience gives fans a dynamic and social way to
enjoy the BOGGLE game that is competitive, challenging and
fun.”
For players looking to sharpen their word skills, a fast-paced
solo play mode allows BOGGLE fans to climb the rankings ladder
through new themes and challenges, all while preparing for their
next live match. With the ability to demonstrate their word prowess
even in offline mode, players can now experience the fun of BOGGLE
anytime and anywhere.
Boggle With Friends is the latest addition to Zynga’s portfolio
of word and puzzle games, joining the pop culture favorite, Words
With Friends. Launched in 2009, Words With Friends has
been installed more than 200 million times and is one of the App
Store's Top 10 free games of all time. An estimated 55 million
active Words With Friends matches are played around the
world at any moment, and more than 75 million words are played
every day.
Boggle With Friends is available to download for free today on
the App Store and Google Play. For more information about Boggle
With Friends, visit the game’s community channels on Facebook and
Twitter.
Boggle is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. ©
2017 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by
Hasbro.
Game logo and images can be found here:
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About Zynga Inc.Since its founding in 2007,
Zynga's mission has been to connect the world through games.
To-date, more than 1 billion people have played Zynga's games
across Web and mobile, including FarmVille, Zynga Poker, Words With
Friends, Hit it Rich! Slots and CSR Racing. Zynga's games are
available on a number of global platforms including Apple iOS,
Google Android, Facebook and Zynga.com. The company is
headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., and has additional offices
in the U.S., Canada, Finland, U.K., Ireland and India. Learn more
about Zynga at http://blog.zynga.com or follow us on Twitter
and Facebook.
About
HasbroHasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) is a global play and
entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best
Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies,
digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of
ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF,
MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP
and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The
Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, are
building its brands globally through great storytelling and content
on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social
responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the
world a better place for children and their families. Learn more
at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter
(@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
ContactErin Smith-Chengesmithcheng@zynga.com
(650) 224-2462
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relating to, among other things, the launch of Boggle With Friends,
the game's success and the game's features (including gameplay,
characters and social features). Forward-looking statements
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