SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zynga (Nasdaq:ZNGA), the world's leading provider of social game services, today announced the global launch of Zynga Slots, a mobile slots experience for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that brings a fresh spin to the casino genre. Zynga Slots is the second mobile title in the popular Zynga Casino category, and the third game in the franchise which also includes Zynga Poker and Zynga Bingo.
Developed by the same team that created the wildly popular mobile Zynga Poker game, Zynga Slots ups the ante in the mobile casino experience with innovative features including seamless game play, high-quality graphics and never-before-seen social elements to deliver the ultimate slots experience for casino fans and new players alike. Launching today on the App Store, Zynga Slots reinforces Zynga's dedication to delivering free, social and high-quality mobile games across multiple platforms.
"As Zynga's second mobile casino game, Zynga Slots brings the thrill of Las Vegas slot machines to the palm of players' hands while introducing social elements for players to share the excitement with their friends," said Justin Cinicolo, vice president, Zynga Mobile. "We're continually listening to player feedback on the kinds of games they enjoy playing, and we'll be sure to bring more high-quality iOS games to players based on the genres they enjoy."
Zynga Slots players can enjoy a host of new features to spin and win like never before.
- We Upped The Ante: Never miss a jackpot. Zynga introduces offline mode, which enables players to enjoy Zynga Slots anywhere, anytime. With minimal load times and smooth reel animations, Zynga Slots offers an unparalleled player experience.
- Hit the Jackpot: Zynga Slots is the most social slots game to date – meaning more friends and more winnings. Recruit friends to play and watch as the jackpot rises before your eyes. Or, hop on a machine to help heat it up and reap the rewards for your good deed. With seamless Facebook integration and push notifications, you will always know when the jackpot increases or a friend wins big—and when it is time to spin again.
- Master Machines and Move On Up: As you master slot play, you will level-up to unlock rewards such as new machines featuring themes from some popular Zynga games including FarmVille and Hanging With Friends. Dedicated players will also reap the benefits of increased pay lines and higher betting limits for bigger risk and better rewards.
- Spin for a Surprise: Zynga Slots goes beyond basic slot gameplay with new features like delightful animations, mini-games and fun character touches. Playful characters react and move with each spin, inching players closer to "Fever Mode," a 30-second bonus round where you'll spin as much as you can for an even bigger payout!
- Spin, Girar, Tourner: Lost in translation? Not in this game. Zynga Slots is available in 10 languages, so you can spin, bet and win no matter what language you speak. ¿Cómo se dice jackpot?
The Casino genre is a popular form of entertainment around the world, and Zynga Slots is designed with a global audience in mind. The game is launching in 10 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Zynga's iOS portfolio continues to grow and Zynga Slots is launching on the heels of recently launched Matching With Friends, Zombie Swipeout and Scramble With Friends.
Zynga Slots is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
Game logo and images can be found here: https://zynga.box.com/s/08efb11f9c0f19c6b368
About Zynga Inc.
Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq:ZNGA) is the world's leading provider of social game services with more than 290 million monthly active users playing its games, which include CityVille, FarmVille, Words With Friends, Scramble With Friends, CastleVille, Hidden Chronicles, Zynga Poker, Empires & Allies, Indiana Jones™ Adventure World, The Pioneer Trail, Mafia Wars and Café World. Zynga's games are available on a number of global platforms, including Facebook, Zynga.com, Google+, Tencent, Apple iOS and Google Android. Through Zynga.org, Zynga players have raised more than $10 million for world social causes. Zynga is headquartered in San Francisco, Calif.
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