The only Match-3 puzzle game set within the
original Harry Potter books and films brings magical puzzle
gameplay to mobile devices
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.
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“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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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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generally forward-looking. The achievement or success of the
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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.
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