“The Hunger Games Adventures,” the official social game for the “Hunger Games” franchise, comes to iPad. In a statement issued this week, Funtactix, a worldwide developer and publisher of social games and Lionsgate, announced that ablet gamers can now explore what Facebook gamers have continued to enjoy in-game, including new, authentic “Hunger Games” stories and content such as the Map of Panem!
Since its debut in March on Facebook alongside the release of the blockbuster film in theaters, “The Hunger Games Adventures” has quickly become one of the top adventure games on the platform, receiving stellar reviews from critics and fans alike across its player base of millions. As tablet and mobile gaming continues its rapid growth, Funtactix and Lionsgate have provided a new way for fans of all ages to experience the game on the iPad.
“Bringing The Hunger Games Adventures to the iPad allows a new group of fans to experience what millions have played on Facebook,” said Sam Glassenberg, CEO of Funtactix. ”Using the iPad’s touch screen creates a more intimate and accessible experience for fans as they journey through the deep, authentic world on a quest to become the next hero of Panem.”
In “The Hunger Games Adventures,” players embark on a daring adventure beyond the fence of District 12, getting a chance to explore the other districts in Panem for the very first time. By completing new chapters, fans uncover character back-stories and receive new and exclusive content from “The Hunger Games” franchise, not available anywhere else. Along the journey, they are accompanied by their favorite characters – including Katniss, Peeta and Gale – for help and guidance as they complete quests and explore the vast universe of Panem.
The first installment of “The Hunger Games” franchise has already grossed more than $408 million at the North American box office and nearly $700 million at the box office worldwide. “The Hunger Games” recently passed “Harry Potter” as the top-selling book series of all time on Amazon, taking into account print and Kindle sales combined. There are more than 50 million copies of “The Hunger Games” in print in the U.S. alone.
“The Hunger Games” sold an estimated 3.8 million DVD and Blu-ray units in its first weekend of release, continuing the momentum it demonstrated in generating more than $408 million at the North American box office, the 13th highest grossing North American release of all time.
Following the release of “The Hunger Games:Catching Fire” on November 22, 2013, the final installments, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1”, and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” are scheduled for respective November 21, 2014 and November 20, 2015 releases.