If you’re into mobile Match-3 games and the magical Wizarding World ofHarry Potter, you might want to go ahead and Accio this new title to your device ASAP. Wepreviously brought you the announcementof Zynga’sHarry Potter: Puzzles & Spellsa couple of months ago, but launch day is here, and with it comes a brand new trailer. Those of you who download the game within the first week of launch will get access to a special Welcome Bundle that’ll kickstart your magical matchy-match adventure.
Personally, these types of games aren’t my favorite, but because it’s got thatHarry Potterbranding, I’m 100% checking it out. I’ve enjoyed my two years (!) spent playingHarry Potter: Hogwarts Mysteryas a daily adventure and am absolutely looking forward to the upcoming RPG,HogwartsLegacy. But couldPuzzles & Spellsbe my next greatest addiction in the meantime? Stay tuned to find out! More from the press release follows below:
“Today, Zynga, a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that its magical Match-3 mobile gameHarry Potter: Puzzles & Spellshas 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,” saidYaron Leyvand, Senior Vice President of Games at Zynga. “Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spellshonours 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,” saidBernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga. “WithHarry 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.”
InHarry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, players enter a Match-3 adventure brimming with the spells, humour, colour and characters of theHarry Potterseries. Featuring the soundtrack and voiceover recordings from the originalHarry Potterfilms, 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 & Spellsis playable for iOS and Android devices worldwide, as well as on Amazon Kindle and Facebook. For more details, visit the game’s website atwww.harrypotterpuzzlesandspells.com. For more information and to connect with other fans, follow us onFacebook.com,InstagramandTwitter.”
Disclaimer: The author of this article, Dave Trumbore (That’s me, hi!), currently holds (exactly two) shares of Zynga stock.
