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Boomzap was founded in 2005 by Christopher Natsuume and Allan Simonsen. Natsuume, the company's Creative Director was formerly lead producer for [[Far Cry]] at [[Crytek]]. Simonsen serves as the company's Technical Director and worked on the [[Spider-Man]] game for the [[Nokia]] [[N-Gage (device)|N-Gage]]. Boomzap Entertainment is composed of two legal entities: Boomzap Inc. in the state of Washington, USA and Boomzap Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Both companies are private corporations owned by Natsuume and Simonsen.
Boomzap was founded in 2005 by Christopher Natsuume and Allan Simonsen. Natsuume, the company's Creative Director was formerly lead producer for [[Far Cry]] at [[Crytek]]. Simonsen serves as the company's Technical Director and worked on the [[Spider-Man]] game for the [[Nokia]] [[N-Gage (device)|N-Gage]]. Boomzap Entertainment is composed of two legal entities: Boomzap Inc. in the state of Washington, USA and Boomzap Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Both companies are private corporations owned by Natsuume and Simonsen.


As of September 2013, the company employs 87 game developers working out of Japan, Singapore, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
As of September 2013, the company employs 87 game developers working out of Japan, Singapore, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines


== Games ==
== List of Boomzap Games ==


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== Games ==

=== Otherworld Series ===

==== Otherworld: Shades of Fall ====


==== Otherworld: Omens of Summer ====

"Otherworld: Omens of Summer" is the second game in the "Otherworld" series and like its predecessor it is a hidden object/adventure game. In this sequel, players will join Fiona, a young girl born with magic, as she stops dark creatures in this hidden-object puzzle adventure.

"Otherworld: Omens of Summer" was first released on February 4, 2013 exclusively for [[Big Fish Games]]. [[Gamezebo]] gave this a 4/5 star rating with the reviewer saying "...compared to other games in the genre, Omens of Summer is a paragon of beauty and innovation. It's spooky, ethereal, thought-provoking and graphically luscious..." <ref name="gs2gamezebo">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/games/otherworld-omens-summer/review |title=Otherworld: Omens of Summer Review |publisher=Gamezebo |date=2013-02-07 |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref>

==== Otherworld: Spring of Shadows ====

''Otherworld: Spring of Shadows'' features a modern world wherein magic and creepy, spooky creatures, both friendly and non-friendly, exist. It is a story about a woman who, looking for peace and quiet, bought a new home, only to find that her new home is not peaceful and quiet, after all.

''Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition'' was released on [[Big Fish Games]] on January 23, 2012.<ref name="gs1">{{cite web|url=http://casualcharts.com/games/detail/otherworldspringofshadowscollectorsedition.html |title=Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition Detail on |publisher=Casualcharts.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref> It is currently within the Top 10 of the Top 100 PC Chart of [[Big Fish Games]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/top-100-game-downloads.html |title=Top 100 Downloadable PC Games |publisher=Big Fish Games |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref>

''Otherworld: Spring of Shadows'' is also one of the few games that [[Gamezebo]] has given a 5/5 star rating to, with the reviewer saying that "I've got nothing bad to say. The game was pure fun, beauty and excitement from start to finish."<ref name="gs1gamezebo">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/games/otherworld-spring-shadows/review |title=Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Review |publisher=Gamezebo |date=2012-01-26 |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref> It was also mentioned in the review that this game is "Hands down, the best hidden object game you've played in a long time."<ref name="gs1gamezebo" />

=== Dana Knightstone Series ===

==== Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel ====

''Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel'' is a game in the [[Hidden object game|hidden object]]/[[Adventure game|adventure]] genre that plays like a [[Mystery fiction|mystery novel]]. The main character is Dana Knightstone, a fiction writer who uncovers a mystery while on vacation in [[Scotland]].

''Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel (Collector's Edition)'' was released exclusively on [[Big Fish Games]] on December 31, 2010. It peaked at #1 on the all PC charts and lasted 34 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://casualcharts.com/games/detail/deathatfairingpointadanaknightstonenovelcollectorsedition.html |title=Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel Collector's Edition Detail on |publisher=Casualcharts.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref> It was also the first game by Boomzap Entertainment featured as a Collector's Edition. The Standard Edition was released on February 7, 2011. It peaked at #6 and lasted in the top 10 for 14 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://casualcharts.com/games/detail/deathatfairingpointadanaknightstonenovel.html |title=Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel Detail on |publisher=Casualcharts.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref>

The [[iPad]], [[iPod Touch]] and [[iPhone]] ports were released simultaneously by Big Fish Games on August 25, 2011.

The game received good reviews, with [[Gamezebo]] giving it a 3.5/5 rating, saying that it "isn't a revolution but it is still a very good hidden object adventure that's especially enjoyable for gamers with a taste for romance."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/games/death-fairing-point-dana-knightstone-novel/review |title=Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel Review |publisher=Gamezebo |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref> [[Jay Is Games]] wrote that "for players who aren't looking for a real brain twister and just want something to enjoy, ''Death at Fairing Point'' easily exceeds expectations."<ref>{{cite web|author=Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel |url=http://jayisgames.com/archives/2011/01/death_at_fairing_point_a_dana_knightstone_novel.php |title=Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel Walkthrough Guide, Review, Discussion, Hints and Tips at JayIsGames |publisher=Jayisgames.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref>

==== Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel ====

''Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel'' is the second game in the ''Dana Knightstone'' series and like its predecessor it is a hidden object/adventure game. In this sequel, Dana Knightstone heads off to [[Tuscany]] to give a lecture, only to discover another case of a murder mystery.

The Collector's Edition was released exclusively on Big Fish Games on November 11, 2011.<ref name="dutsce">{{cite web|url=http://casualcharts.com/games/detail/deathundertuscanskiesadanaknightstonenovelcollectorsedition.html |title=Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel Collector's Edition Detail on |publisher=Casualcharts.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref> It peaked at #4 on the Big Fish Games' Top 100 PC Chart and lasted 8 days in the Top 10.<ref name="dutsce" /> The Standard Edition was released on December 12, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://casualcharts.com/games/detail/deathundertuscanskiesadanaknightstonenovel.html |title=Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel Detail on |publisher=Casualcharts.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref>

The iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone ports were released simultaneously by Big Fish Games on October 4, 2012.

The game received better reviews than the prequel, with Gamezebo giving it a 4/5 star rating<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/games/death-under-tuscan-skies-dana-knightstone-novel/review |title=Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel Review |publisher=Gamezebo |date=2011-11-14 |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref> and Jay Is Games saying, "What makes it stand out is the fact that it is packed front to back with a wide variety of games and puzzles ranging from easy to head-bangingly difficult, with the hidden object scenes almost an afterthought."<ref>{{cite web|author=Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel |url=http://jayisgames.com/archives/2011/11/death_under_tuscan_skies_a_dana_knightstone_novel.php |title=Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel Walkthrough Guide, Review, Discussion, Hints and Tips at JayIsGames |publisher=Jayisgames.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref>

==== Death Upon an Austrian Sonata: A Dana Knightstone Novel ====
''Death Upon an Austrian Sonata: A Dana Knightstone Novel'' is the third game in the ''Dana Knightstone'' series

==== Death at Cape Porto: A Dana Knightstone Novel ====

=== Antique Road Trip Series ===

==== Antique Road Trip 3: American Dreamin' ====

==== Antique Road Trip 2: Homecoming ====
''Antique Road Trip 2: Homecoming'' was released on [[Big Fish Games]] on April 19, 2011 as a sequel to ''Antique Road Trip USA''. Similar to the prequel, it is a hidden object game with different mini-games. It received positive reviews from various game sites like iWin,<ref>{{cite web|author=iWin User |url=http://www.iwin.com/games/antique-road-trip-2-homecoming |title=Antique Road Trip 2: Homecoming - Hidden Object Games game at iWin |publisher=Iwin.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref> [[Gamezebo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/games/antique-road-trip-2-homecoming/user-reviews |title=Antique Road Trip 2: Homecoming User Reviews |publisher=Gamezebo |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref> and [[Big Fish Games]]<ref>http://mcfforum.bigfishgames.com/posts/list/155274.page</ref> where the customizable hint-giving puppy was pointed out as a "cute and welcome addition to the game."

==== Antique Road Trip: USA ====

''Antique Road Trip: USA'' was released as an exclusive game on [[Big Fish Games]] on May 30, 2010 where it quickly rose to #5 on the all formats chart.<ref>[http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/8275/antique-road-trip-usa/index.html Antique Road Trip'' on [[Big Fish Games]]</ref> ''Antique Road Trip'' is a game in the Hidden Object genre containing different types of mini-games. [[Gamezebo]] gave a score of 3.5 out of 5 stars to the game, saying "Still, ''Antique Road Trip'' is a solid game, if not an especially profound or memorable one."<ref>[http://www.gamezebo.com/download-games/antique-road-trip-usa/review [Antique Road Trip: USA review] from [[Gamezebo]]</ref> ''Antique Road Trip: USA'' was released as an app with Free and Full versions on the iOS for both the iPhone and iPad in the months of June and July in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.appannie.com |title=App Ranking, Analytics, Market Intelligence |publisher=App Annie |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref>

=== Awakening Series ===

==== Awakening: The Dreamless Castle ====

''Awakening: The Dreamless Castle'' was released as an exclusive game on [[Big Fish Games]] on February 14, 2010.<ref>[http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/7382/awakening-the-dreamless-castle/index.html ''Awakening: The Dreamless Castle''] on [[Big Fish Games]]</ref> ''Awakening'' is an adventure/hidden object [[Microsoft Windows|PC]] casual game set in a light fantasy setting. It debuted as the #3 game on the Big Fish Games Top 100 downloads list, quickly rising to #1 for all formats.<ref>[http://www.casualcharts.com/games/detail/awakeningdreamlesscastle.html ''Awakening: The Dreamless Castle Detail''] from CasualCharts.com</ref> Awakening has also been released in German, Spanish, French, and Japanese - and has ranked at #1 in every language. According to a review by [[About.com]], "''Awakening: The Dreamless Castle'' is a superb example of a hidden object/adventure game."<ref>[http://internetgames.about.com/od/gamereviews/fr/awakeningdreamlesscastlerev.htm ''Awakening: The Dreamless Castle Review''] from [[About.com]]</ref> ''Awakening: The Dreamless Castle'' was released on the iPad last December 16, 2010 <ref>[http://www.appannie.com/awakening-the-dreamless-castle-hd/ ]{{dead link|date=September 2013}}</ref> and on the iPhone last December 18, 2010.<ref>[http://www.appannie.com/awakening-the-dreamless-castle/ ]{{dead link|date=September 2013}}</ref>

==== Awakening: Moonfell Wood ====

''Awakening: Moonfell Wood'' was released as an exclusive game on [[Big Fish Games]] on December 26, 2010. ''Awakening: Moonfell Wood'' picks up where ''Awakening: The Dreamless Castle'' leaves the main character, continuing the story of Princess Sophia. In a review by [[Gamezebo]], the game was given a 3.5/5 rating, saying that "the story in Awakening: Moonfell Wood is intriguing, especially for those who have played the first game and would like to see where Sophia’s journey takes her next."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/games/awakening-2-moonfell-wood/review |title=Awakening: Moonfell Wood Review |publisher=Gamezebo |date=2010-12-27 |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref>

''Awakening: Moonfell Wood'' peaked at #2 and stayed within the top 10 PC games for 42 days.<ref name="moonfellwood">{{cite web|url=http://www.casualcharts.com/games/detail/awakeningmoonfellwood.html |title=Awakening: Moonfell Wood Detail on |publisher=Casualcharts.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-27}}</ref> The Mac version also entered the top 10 Mac games chart, peaking at #3.<ref name="moonfellwood" /> The iOS port was released last May 26, 2011 for the iPad<ref>[http://www.appannie.com/awakening-moonfell-wood-hd/ ]{{dead link|date=September 2013}}</ref> and July 7, 2011 for the iPhone.<ref>[http://www.appannie.com/awakening-moonfell-wood/]</ref>

==== Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom ====

''Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom'' is the third game in the Awakening series, and the Collector's Edition was released as an exclusive game on [[Big Fish Games]] on August 25, 2011. The Standard Edition was released on October 1, 2011. ''Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom'' is also the first game by Boomzap to be released on both PC and Mac platforms simultaneously.

In ''Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom'', Princess Sophia is led by the Fairy Queen to the Goblin Kingdom to ask the Goblin King about the whereabouts of her people. However, there are dark forces at work, waiting to spring a trap on the human princess.

''Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom'' received positive reviews. [[Gamezebo]] gave the game a 4/5 rating, saying that "''Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom'' is an overall better package even if only due to the increased puzzle variety that keeps the game feeling fresh... it’s an instant recommendation that we all jump back into Princess Sophia’s shoes."<ref>[http://www.gamezebo.com/games/awakening-goblin-kingdom/review]</ref> [[JayIsGames]] also mentioned that "''Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom'' is a magical enchanted ride and a worthy successor to the games that preceded it." <ref>[http://jayisgames.com/archives/2011/08/awakening_the_goblin_kingdom.php]</ref>

''Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom'' is the longest chart-topper for Boomzap Entertainment, peaking at #1 (both for PC and Mac) and staying on [[Big Fish Games]]' top 10 PC Games chart for 42 days.<ref>[http://casualcharts.com/games/detail/awakeninggoblinkingdomcollectorsedition.html]</ref>

==== Awakening: The Skyward Castle ====
''Awakening: The Skyward Castle'' is the forth game in the Awakening series.<ref>http://www.bigfishgames.com/blog/series-spotlight-awakening/</ref> The game is available in a Collector's Edition and a Standard Edition, both released in 2012 on Big Fish Games. In this game, Princess Sophia finally learned the whereabouts of her missing people and, with the aid of a winged unicorn and her pet pocket dragon, Sophia searches for a way to reach the floating castle and free her people.

==== Awakening: The Sunhook Spire ====
''Awakening: The Sunhook Spire: Collector's Edition'' is the fifth game in Awakening series. It was released on [[Big Fish Games]] on August 17, 2013.<ref>http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/24168/awakening-the-sunhook-spire-ce/index.html</ref> The game sees Princess Sophia searching for an enchantress who lives in the titular Sunhook Spire. This enchantress is supposed to be powerful enough to release the curse that keeps Sophia's parents asleep, but to first Sophia must contend with mercenaries blocking her path.

=== Pirates Plund-Arrr ===

On January 7, 2010, [[Majesco]] announced ''[[Pirates Plund-Arrr]]'', a [[Nintendo]] [[Wii]] game being developed by Boomzap Entertainment. It was scheduled for release in April 2010,<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/majesco-entertainment-announces-pirates-plund-arrr-for-wiitm-80902632.html</ref><ref>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/pirates-plundarrr-sailing-wii-ward-this-april/</ref> and was eventually released in May 2010.<ref>[http://asia.gamespot.com/wii/action/piratesplundarrr/index.html]</ref>

=== Passport to Paradise ===

On December 24, 2009, ''Passport to Paradise'' was released by [[iWin]][http://www.iwin.com/]. The game peaked at #4 on the Top 10 Games on [[iWin]]'s portal, and was the #1 Tycoon game on iWin for the same week.<ref>http://www.casualcharts.com/games/detail/passporttoparadise.html</ref>

=== Frogs In Love ===

Boomzap released ''Frogs In Love'' on April 15, 2009.<ref name='FIL1'>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/frogs-in-love]</ref> You play the role of a frog who falls in love with a beautiful female frog, Jasmine. But to win her heart, you have to prove yourself by winning challenges at the Flower Festival. It is a puzzle game with 13 different kinds of puzzles. ''Frogs In Love'' was published on portals such as [[Big Fish Games]], [[Oberon]], [[PlayFirst]], [[Pogo.com|Pogo]], [[WildGames]].<ref name='FIL2'>[http://www.casualcharts.com/games/detail/frogsinlove.html]</ref>

=== Orchard ===

In 2007, Boomzap received funding from the [[Media Development Authority]] of [[Singapore]] to create a game demo for the game ''Orchard'', which was later signed by [[Majesco]].<ref>http://www.smf.sg/SuccessStories/Pages/Games.aspx</ref> The game was released in January 2009.<ref>http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/orchard/948055p1.html</ref>

=== Zen Fashion ===

On May 21, 2008, ''Zen Fashion'' was released on [[Big Fish Games]] and other casual game portals.<ref>http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/3307/zen-fashion/index.htm</ref> ''Zen Fashion'' is a drag-matching Match-3 type puzzle game.

=== Jewels of Cleopatra series ===

==== Jewels of Cleopatra 2: Aztec Mysteries ====

''Jewels of Cleopatra 2: Aztec Mysteries'' was released in 2008, developed by Boomzap under publisher [[Encore, Inc.]]. It gave the same rating of 3.5 stars to the sequel, noting that "Armchair adventurers who enjoy Match-3 games will no doubt enjoy clicking through the story-heavy Jewels of Cleopatra 2: Aztec Mysteries."<ref>http://www.gamezebo.com/games/jewels-cleopatra-2-aztec-mysteries/review</ref>

==== Jewels of Cleopatra ====

Boomzap developed the [[tile-matching]] puzzle series, ''Jewels of Cleopatra'' (released in 2007) under publisher [[Encore, Inc.]] [[Gamezebo]] gave 3.5 of out 5 stars to the original ''Jewels of Cleopatra'', stating "What it all adds up to is a well-made, enjoyable gem-matching romp in full Egyptian garb.".<ref>http://www.gamezebo.com/games/jewels-cleopatra/review</ref>

=== Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles ===

In 2007, Boomzap released the game ''Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles'', also published by [[Encore, Inc.]] ''Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles'' is a collection of nine different puzzle mini-games in a light fantasy theme. According to a review by [[Jayisgames]], Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles is "A solid collection of puzzles built into a lasting and interesting new whole."<ref>http://jayisgames.com/archives/2008/04/hoyle_enchanted_puzzles.php</ref> [[Gamezebo]] gave the game 4 out of 5 stars in its review, stating that "while the puzzle themes will be immediately familiar to casual games, the developer added enough of a new twist to most of these digital diversions to keep us glued to the PC for hours."<ref>http://www.gamezebo.com/games/hoyle-enchanted-puzzles/review</ref>

=== Magic Lanters ===

"Magic Lanterns" was first released in June 13, 2006. Magic Lanterns is a casual puzzle game where you have to click on a group of lanterns to clear them. The lanterns in most game modes refill the screen, so when lanterns are cleared, there are new ones. The more lanterns you clear, the higher your score. The game has different game modes, which has different mechanics: Lantern Quest, Perfect Mode, Panic Mode, and Puzzle Mode.

=== Jelly Boom ===

''Jelly Boom'' is Boomzap's first game, and it was released on February 14, 2006.<ref name="JB">[http://www.mobygames.com/game/jellyboom]</ref> Jelly Boom is a block puzzle game, wherein you combine blocks of similar colors and eliminate them when a detonator falls unto the blocks.<ref name="JB" /> Jelly Boom was published online by publishers like [[Big Fish Games]], [[Boonty]], and [[Double Games]].


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 09:05, 9 October 2013

Boomzap Entertainment
Company typePrivate
IndustryVideo game industry
FoundedSingapore and United States of America (2005 (2005))
Key people
Christopher Natsuume
Allan Simonsen
ProductsVideo games (Casual games)
Number of employees
87 (September 2013)
Websitewww.boomzap.com

Boomzap Entertainment is a casual games developer based in Singapore. It was formed in 2005 and has released twenty-six games to date. Boomzap has developed for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, Wii, iOS, and Android. Its games are available on casual games portals such as Big Fish Games, Reflexive Entertainment, Oberon Media, Yahoo!, WildTangent, GameHouse, Google Play, Amazon, iTunes and others.

Boomzap is known in the game industry for being one of the few companies to use a pure virtual office environment.[1] Articles have been written on the subject in the Casual Games Association Magazine and Gamasutra regarding their prototyping methods.[2] A feature article on Gamasutra was released on April 1, 2010 that further elaborated Boomzap's "quick and dirty" production process for making games.[3]

Facts and numbers

  • Founders: 2 (Allan Simonsen and Christopher Natsuume)
  • Games released to date: 26
  • Languages developed in: 11 (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin)
  • Platforms developed on: 5 (PC, Mac, Wii, iOS, Android)
  • Staff members: 87 (including founders)
  • Countries developing in: 9 (Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Russia, Georgia, Thailand, Ukraine, and the Philippines)

History

Boomzap was founded in 2005 by Christopher Natsuume and Allan Simonsen. Natsuume, the company's Creative Director was formerly lead producer for Far Cry at Crytek. Simonsen serves as the company's Technical Director and worked on the Spider-Man game for the Nokia N-Gage. Boomzap Entertainment is composed of two legal entities: Boomzap Inc. in the state of Washington, USA and Boomzap Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Both companies are private corporations owned by Natsuume and Simonsen.

As of September 2013, the company employs 87 game developers working out of Japan, Singapore, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines

List of Boomzap Games

Year Title Publisher Platform/s
2006 Jellyboom Big Fish Games, Boonty, Double Games PC
2006 Magic Lanterns Boomzap Entertainment PC
2007 Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles Encore, Inc. PC
2007 Jewels of Cleopatra Encore, Inc. PC, iPhone, iPad
2008 Zen Fashion Big Fish Games PC
2008 Jewels of Cleopatra 2: Aztec Mysteries Encore, Inc. PC
2009 Orchard Majesco PC
2009 Frogs in Love Big Fish Games, Oberon, PlayFirst, Pogo, WildGames PC
2009 Passport to Paradise Big Fish Games PC
2010 Pirates Plund-Arrr Majesco Wii
2010 Awakening: The Dreamless Castle Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad
2010 Antique Road Trip: USA Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone
2010 Awakening: Moonfell Wood Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad
2010 Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad
2011 Antique Road Trip: Homecoming Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad
2011 Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad
2011 Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad
2012 Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad
2012 ZapTales Boomzap Entertainment iPhone, iPad
2012 Awakening: The Skyward Castle Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad
2012 Botanica: Into the Unknown Big Fish Games PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad
2012 Death Upon An Austrian Sonata: A Dana Knightstone Novel Big Fish Games PC, Mac
2013 Otherworld: Omens of Summer Big Fish Games PC, Mac
2013 Awakening: The Sunhook Spire Big Fish Games PC, Mac
2013 Brain Curve Boomzap Entertainment iPhone, iPad
2013 Antique Road Trip: American Dreamin' Big Fish Games PC

Games

Otherworld Series

Otherworld: Shades of Fall

Otherworld: Omens of Summer

"Otherworld: Omens of Summer" is the second game in the "Otherworld" series and like its predecessor it is a hidden object/adventure game. In this sequel, players will join Fiona, a young girl born with magic, as she stops dark creatures in this hidden-object puzzle adventure.

"Otherworld: Omens of Summer" was first released on February 4, 2013 exclusively for Big Fish Games. Gamezebo gave this a 4/5 star rating with the reviewer saying "...compared to other games in the genre, Omens of Summer is a paragon of beauty and innovation. It's spooky, ethereal, thought-provoking and graphically luscious..." [4]

Otherworld: Spring of Shadows

Otherworld: Spring of Shadows features a modern world wherein magic and creepy, spooky creatures, both friendly and non-friendly, exist. It is a story about a woman who, looking for peace and quiet, bought a new home, only to find that her new home is not peaceful and quiet, after all.

Otherworld: Spring of Shadows Collector's Edition was released on Big Fish Games on January 23, 2012.[5] It is currently within the Top 10 of the Top 100 PC Chart of Big Fish Games.[6]

Otherworld: Spring of Shadows is also one of the few games that Gamezebo has given a 5/5 star rating to, with the reviewer saying that "I've got nothing bad to say. The game was pure fun, beauty and excitement from start to finish."[7] It was also mentioned in the review that this game is "Hands down, the best hidden object game you've played in a long time."[7]

Dana Knightstone Series

Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel

Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel is a game in the hidden object/adventure genre that plays like a mystery novel. The main character is Dana Knightstone, a fiction writer who uncovers a mystery while on vacation in Scotland.

Death at Fairing Point: A Dana Knightstone Novel (Collector's Edition) was released exclusively on Big Fish Games on December 31, 2010. It peaked at #1 on the all PC charts and lasted 34 days.[8] It was also the first game by Boomzap Entertainment featured as a Collector's Edition. The Standard Edition was released on February 7, 2011. It peaked at #6 and lasted in the top 10 for 14 days.[9]

The iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone ports were released simultaneously by Big Fish Games on August 25, 2011.

The game received good reviews, with Gamezebo giving it a 3.5/5 rating, saying that it "isn't a revolution but it is still a very good hidden object adventure that's especially enjoyable for gamers with a taste for romance."[10] Jay Is Games wrote that "for players who aren't looking for a real brain twister and just want something to enjoy, Death at Fairing Point easily exceeds expectations."[11]

Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel

Death Under Tuscan Skies: A Dana Knightstone Novel is the second game in the Dana Knightstone series and like its predecessor it is a hidden object/adventure game. In this sequel, Dana Knightstone heads off to Tuscany to give a lecture, only to discover another case of a murder mystery.

The Collector's Edition was released exclusively on Big Fish Games on November 11, 2011.[12] It peaked at #4 on the Big Fish Games' Top 100 PC Chart and lasted 8 days in the Top 10.[12] The Standard Edition was released on December 12, 2011.[13]

The iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone ports were released simultaneously by Big Fish Games on October 4, 2012.

The game received better reviews than the prequel, with Gamezebo giving it a 4/5 star rating[14] and Jay Is Games saying, "What makes it stand out is the fact that it is packed front to back with a wide variety of games and puzzles ranging from easy to head-bangingly difficult, with the hidden object scenes almost an afterthought."[15]

Death Upon an Austrian Sonata: A Dana Knightstone Novel

Death Upon an Austrian Sonata: A Dana Knightstone Novel is the third game in the Dana Knightstone series

Death at Cape Porto: A Dana Knightstone Novel

Antique Road Trip Series

Antique Road Trip 3: American Dreamin'

Antique Road Trip 2: Homecoming

Antique Road Trip 2: Homecoming was released on Big Fish Games on April 19, 2011 as a sequel to Antique Road Trip USA. Similar to the prequel, it is a hidden object game with different mini-games. It received positive reviews from various game sites like iWin,[16] Gamezebo[17] and Big Fish Games[18] where the customizable hint-giving puppy was pointed out as a "cute and welcome addition to the game."

Antique Road Trip: USA

Antique Road Trip: USA was released as an exclusive game on Big Fish Games on May 30, 2010 where it quickly rose to #5 on the all formats chart.[19] Antique Road Trip is a game in the Hidden Object genre containing different types of mini-games. Gamezebo gave a score of 3.5 out of 5 stars to the game, saying "Still, Antique Road Trip is a solid game, if not an especially profound or memorable one."[20] Antique Road Trip: USA was released as an app with Free and Full versions on the iOS for both the iPhone and iPad in the months of June and July in 2011.[21]

Awakening Series

Awakening: The Dreamless Castle

Awakening: The Dreamless Castle was released as an exclusive game on Big Fish Games on February 14, 2010.[22] Awakening is an adventure/hidden object PC casual game set in a light fantasy setting. It debuted as the #3 game on the Big Fish Games Top 100 downloads list, quickly rising to #1 for all formats.[23] Awakening has also been released in German, Spanish, French, and Japanese - and has ranked at #1 in every language. According to a review by About.com, "Awakening: The Dreamless Castle is a superb example of a hidden object/adventure game."[24] Awakening: The Dreamless Castle was released on the iPad last December 16, 2010 [25] and on the iPhone last December 18, 2010.[26]

Awakening: Moonfell Wood

Awakening: Moonfell Wood was released as an exclusive game on Big Fish Games on December 26, 2010. Awakening: Moonfell Wood picks up where Awakening: The Dreamless Castle leaves the main character, continuing the story of Princess Sophia. In a review by Gamezebo, the game was given a 3.5/5 rating, saying that "the story in Awakening: Moonfell Wood is intriguing, especially for those who have played the first game and would like to see where Sophia’s journey takes her next."[27]

Awakening: Moonfell Wood peaked at #2 and stayed within the top 10 PC games for 42 days.[28] The Mac version also entered the top 10 Mac games chart, peaking at #3.[28] The iOS port was released last May 26, 2011 for the iPad[29] and July 7, 2011 for the iPhone.[30]

Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom

Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom is the third game in the Awakening series, and the Collector's Edition was released as an exclusive game on Big Fish Games on August 25, 2011. The Standard Edition was released on October 1, 2011. Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom is also the first game by Boomzap to be released on both PC and Mac platforms simultaneously.

In Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom, Princess Sophia is led by the Fairy Queen to the Goblin Kingdom to ask the Goblin King about the whereabouts of her people. However, there are dark forces at work, waiting to spring a trap on the human princess.

Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom received positive reviews. Gamezebo gave the game a 4/5 rating, saying that "Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom is an overall better package even if only due to the increased puzzle variety that keeps the game feeling fresh... it’s an instant recommendation that we all jump back into Princess Sophia’s shoes."[31] JayIsGames also mentioned that "Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom is a magical enchanted ride and a worthy successor to the games that preceded it." [32]

Awakening: The Goblin Kingdom is the longest chart-topper for Boomzap Entertainment, peaking at #1 (both for PC and Mac) and staying on Big Fish Games' top 10 PC Games chart for 42 days.[33]

Awakening: The Skyward Castle

Awakening: The Skyward Castle is the forth game in the Awakening series.[34] The game is available in a Collector's Edition and a Standard Edition, both released in 2012 on Big Fish Games. In this game, Princess Sophia finally learned the whereabouts of her missing people and, with the aid of a winged unicorn and her pet pocket dragon, Sophia searches for a way to reach the floating castle and free her people.

Awakening: The Sunhook Spire

Awakening: The Sunhook Spire: Collector's Edition is the fifth game in Awakening series. It was released on Big Fish Games on August 17, 2013.[35] The game sees Princess Sophia searching for an enchantress who lives in the titular Sunhook Spire. This enchantress is supposed to be powerful enough to release the curse that keeps Sophia's parents asleep, but to first Sophia must contend with mercenaries blocking her path.

Pirates Plund-Arrr

On January 7, 2010, Majesco announced Pirates Plund-Arrr, a Nintendo Wii game being developed by Boomzap Entertainment. It was scheduled for release in April 2010,[36][37] and was eventually released in May 2010.[38]

Passport to Paradise

On December 24, 2009, Passport to Paradise was released by iWin[12]. The game peaked at #4 on the Top 10 Games on iWin's portal, and was the #1 Tycoon game on iWin for the same week.[39]

Frogs In Love

Boomzap released Frogs In Love on April 15, 2009.[40] You play the role of a frog who falls in love with a beautiful female frog, Jasmine. But to win her heart, you have to prove yourself by winning challenges at the Flower Festival. It is a puzzle game with 13 different kinds of puzzles. Frogs In Love was published on portals such as Big Fish Games, Oberon, PlayFirst, Pogo, WildGames.[41]

Orchard

In 2007, Boomzap received funding from the Media Development Authority of Singapore to create a game demo for the game Orchard, which was later signed by Majesco.[42] The game was released in January 2009.[43]

Zen Fashion

On May 21, 2008, Zen Fashion was released on Big Fish Games and other casual game portals.[44] Zen Fashion is a drag-matching Match-3 type puzzle game.

Jewels of Cleopatra series

Jewels of Cleopatra 2: Aztec Mysteries

Jewels of Cleopatra 2: Aztec Mysteries was released in 2008, developed by Boomzap under publisher Encore, Inc.. It gave the same rating of 3.5 stars to the sequel, noting that "Armchair adventurers who enjoy Match-3 games will no doubt enjoy clicking through the story-heavy Jewels of Cleopatra 2: Aztec Mysteries."[45]

Jewels of Cleopatra

Boomzap developed the tile-matching puzzle series, Jewels of Cleopatra (released in 2007) under publisher Encore, Inc. Gamezebo gave 3.5 of out 5 stars to the original Jewels of Cleopatra, stating "What it all adds up to is a well-made, enjoyable gem-matching romp in full Egyptian garb.".[46]

Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles

In 2007, Boomzap released the game Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles, also published by Encore, Inc. Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles is a collection of nine different puzzle mini-games in a light fantasy theme. According to a review by Jayisgames, Hoyle Enchanted Puzzles is "A solid collection of puzzles built into a lasting and interesting new whole."[47] Gamezebo gave the game 4 out of 5 stars in its review, stating that "while the puzzle themes will be immediately familiar to casual games, the developer added enough of a new twist to most of these digital diversions to keep us glued to the PC for hours."[48]

Magic Lanters

"Magic Lanterns" was first released in June 13, 2006. Magic Lanterns is a casual puzzle game where you have to click on a group of lanterns to clear them. The lanterns in most game modes refill the screen, so when lanterns are cleared, there are new ones. The more lanterns you clear, the higher your score. The game has different game modes, which has different mechanics: Lantern Quest, Perfect Mode, Panic Mode, and Puzzle Mode.

Jelly Boom

Jelly Boom is Boomzap's first game, and it was released on February 14, 2006.[49] Jelly Boom is a block puzzle game, wherein you combine blocks of similar colors and eliminate them when a detonator falls unto the blocks.[49] Jelly Boom was published online by publishers like Big Fish Games, Boonty, and Double Games.

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