TUSTIN, Calif., July 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freeze Tag (OTC:FRZT), a leading creator of mobile social games, today announced a new Apple Watch game called Black Forest™: Puzzle Tiles for Watch has launched on the Apple's App Store for Apple Watch apps.
"We're excited to be part of the new frontier of games and apps for smart wearable devices like the Apple Watch," said Craig Holland, CEO of Freeze Tag. "The primary purpose of this app is to provide a preview of and build interest in our upcoming hidden object game Black Forest: Hidden Object Mystery that will be launching worldwide in the coming weeks."
According to the company, Black Forest: Puzzle Tiles for Watch is the first game on the Apple Watch store that employs the "tile swap" mechanic. "While there are a few "tile sliders" available," said Mr. Holland, "Our game is the only tile swap game available for the Apple Watch." The new game also provides a preview of the fairy tale characters featured in the upcoming Black Forest: Hidden Object Mystery game that will only be available on the iPad at launch.
According to IDC, the "smart wearables" market, or those capable of running third party applications like the Apple Watch, Motorola's Moto 360 and Samsung's Gear products, is set to skyrocket in 2015. By the end of the year, IDC projects 25.7 million smart wearable units will be sold, up 510% from the 4.2 million units sold in 2014. IDC projects Apple will dominate the market with over 15 million units sold and a 62% market share.
To learn more about Black Forest: Puzzle Tiles for Watch, visit http://www.freezetag.com/black-forest-puzzle-tiles/.
For more info on Black Forest: Hidden Object Mystery, please visit the game's website at http://www.blackforestgame.com/
About Freeze Tag, Inc.
Freeze Tag, Inc. is a leading creator of mobile social games that are fun and engaging for all ages. Based on a free-to-play business model that has propelled games like Candy Crush Saga to worldwide success, we employ state-of-the-art data analytics and proprietary technology to dynamically optimize the gaming experience for revenue generation. Players can download and enjoy our games for free, or they can purchase virtual items and additional features within the game to increase the fun factor. Our games encourage players to compete and engage with their friends on major social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Founded by gaming industry veterans, Freeze Tag has launched several successful mobile games including the number one hit series Victorian Mysteries® and Unsolved Mystery Club®, as well as digital entertainment like Etch A Sketch®. Freeze Tag games have been downloaded millions of times on the Apple, Amazon and Google app stores.