10.18.12

LUDIA AND FREMANTLEMEDIA ENTERPRISES BRING 'THE PRICE IS RIGHT SLOTS' TO THE APP STORE

MONTREAL, CANADA, October 18, 2012 – Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc. and FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced today the launch of The Price Is Right Slots App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Based on the longest-running game show in television history, players across North America can now experience an original and interactive free slot machine game on their mobile devices.

“Following the success of The Price Is Right Slots on Facebook, the iOS version will allow our ever increasing fan base to play their favorite game anytime on the go,” said Alex Thabet, Founder and CEO of Ludia Inc. “The game is very well-designed, easy to use and free, making it fun and entertaining for everyone. Players will have the opportunity to test their spinning skills through 6 slot machines inspired by the show’s classic pricing games!”

“We are excited to bring fans of The Price is Right a new way to interact with their favorite game show wherever they are”, said Nicholas Dale, Senior Manager of Mobile and Interactive for FremantleMedia Enterprises. 

Players will have to beat the odds and unlock new slot machines based on the show’s classic Pricing Games as they level up. The game starts in the lobby, which introduces the unique slot machines of Shell Game, Three Strikes, Cliff Hanger, Race Game, Plinko, and many more. Players then proceed to spin, spin, spin and collect chips as the game goes on, hoping to eventually spin the Big Wheel to multiply rewards or win the Jackpot! Players can also win special tokens that lead them to Contestant’s Row or pricing games designed after the slot machine’s theme for bonus rewards.

The Price Is Right Slots features:

• 6 Slot Machines inspired by the show’s classic Pricing Games. Each include a Pricing Game Bonus Round.
• The chance to win a spot at Contestants' Row and multiply your winnings
• The chance to win the Showcase Showdown bonus wheel to multiply your winnings
• The chance to win the Showcase Showdown bonus wheel to multiply your winnings
• Stunning visual effects, authentic stages & sounds, Big Wheel, and other game elements modeled after the TV show
• The option to play as a guest or connect through a Facebook account; players can send and receive chips to and from their friends for some extra free spins;
• Option to ‘Auto Spin’ or ‘Max Bet’ to maximize chances of having a ‘Big Win’;
• Option to select lines and bets;
• Automatic synchronization with the ‘Game Center’ to measure achievements with The Price Is Right Slots Community.

 

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About Ludia Inc.
Ludia creates and distributes cross-platform interactive entertainment with mass consumer appeal. Located in Montreal and founded by experienced industry players, Ludia's innovative and high-quality product portfolio consists of original and branded properties including , Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?®, Family Feud®, Jurassic Park, Press Your Luck®, The Price Is Right®, Where's Waldo?®and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

About "THE PRICE IS RIGHT"
The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in television history, is hosted by Drew Carey and produced by FremantleMedia North America. The Price Is Right is broadcast weekdays (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

About FremantleMedia and FremantleMedia Enterprises
FremantleMedia is one of the leading creators and producers of television entertainment brands in the world. FremantleMedia is part of RTL Group, the leading European entertainment network, which is in turn 92 percent owned by the international media company Bertelsmann. FremantleMedia’s worldwide production arm is responsible for many of the world’s highest rated prime time entertainment, drama, serial drama and factual entertainment programmes. FremantleMedia Enterprises is the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, offering a one-stop-shop for all Licensing, Distribution and Home Entertainment around the world. The FremantleMedia Group (which includes FremantleMedia North America, UFA, FremantleMedia UK, FremantleMedia Australia, Ludia, @radical.media and Original Productions, amongst others) has operations in 22 countries, one of the most comprehensive global networks, creating over 9,200 hours of programming a year, rolling out more than 60 formats and managing over 300 individual titles. FremantleMedia has some of the world’s most sought after and long running formats in its catalogue, and globally, produces such programmes as: Idols (co-produced with 19 Productions in the US), Hole In The Wall, Got Talent (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), The X Factor (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), Take Me Out, Family Feud, The Price is Right, Farmer Wants A Wife, Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten, and Neighbours.
www.fremantlemedia.com

 

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For press inquiries, please contact:
Alexandra Vincelli
Ludia Inc.
Tel: +1 (0) 514 313-3370
avincelli@ludia.com

Lainie Rosenthal
Sunshine Sachs for FremantleMedia Enterprises
212-691-2800
Rosenthal@sunshinesachs.com