Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a leading social game developer, announced the launch of Wonka’s World of Candy based on the iconic original feature film, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the new game expands the Match-3 experience by incorporating exciting builder elements for players as they prepare the factory for its grand re-opening.
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Wonka’s World of Candy challenges players, under the guidance of Mr. Willy Wonka himself, to complete a series of puzzles that allow them to win special rewards, unlocking both classic and never-before-seen rooms within the Chocolate Factory. In addition to the Match-3 puzzles, players can also customize their Chocolate Factory with vibrant candy-themed items inspired by the film and view their creations in 3D.
“Combining the best elements of two popular game genres allows Wonka’s World of Candy to deliver a captivating and unique mashup experience for players,” said Bernard Kim, President of Publishing, Zynga. “We can’t wait to see how this brand-new title evokes nostalgia and attracts fans old and new to this timeless classic through its imaginative gameplay.”
In Wonka’s World of Candy, players can:
Players can download and play Wonka’s World of Candy for free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, on Google Play for Android devices, and on the Amazon app store for Kindle.
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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, and Facebook. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., and has additional offices in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, India, Turkey, and Finland. Learn more about Zynga at https://www.zynga.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment:
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 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.
WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and all related characters and elements © and ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s18)
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