Press Release: VIBER Rolls Out VIBER Games World Wide

- New Feature Allows Users to Play Against Their Viber Friends
- Launch Games From Storm8 and Playtika Feature Exclusive Viber Content

Viber, the leading OTT mobile communications platform, offering free messaging, HD-quality phone and video calls, recently launched Viber Games, a major expansion to the app. Viber has partnered with leading game developers to bring unique gaming experiences to the platform featuring Viber characters and exclusive content. Initially released in Belarus, Malaysia, Israel, Singapore and the Ukraine late last year, Viber Games is now available worldwide.

The launch line-up features Viber Candy Mania and Viber Pop from leading mobile game network Storm8 and Wild Luck Casino from leading casual games developer, Playtika. The games were built using a new private API that allows users to sign in with their Viber ID to connect with their friends and contacts on Viber, send them gifts and brag about their achievements. Additionally, users will be able to send game invites via Viber, and see what games their friends are currently playing.

Games will take on the Viber brand look and feel, and feature many of the characters that have already become popular staples of Viber’s Sticker Market. The games will be promoted in the Games section on Viber and will be free to download via Google Play and the App Store. Access to additional features will be available via in-app purchases.

“Viber Games is the latest feature in our ongoing enhancement of the Viber platform,” said Michael Shmilov, Viber’s COO. “Whether users are bragging about their achievements, sending gifts or simply checking out what their friends are playing, Viber Games is another engaging way for people to connect within the app.”

“As a pioneering leader in mobile social games, we’re committed to partnering with companies that expand our reach and provide innovative player experiences,” said Terence Fung, Storm8 Chief Strategy Officer. “We’re delighted to be a launch partner for Viber Games, debuting two new Storm8 titles that bring to life Viber’s popular characters and offer a new level of social interaction among friends.”

“This partnership opens up a new channel for Playtika to introduce our world-renowned social slots to Viber users via a new game we developed specifically for Viber - Wild Luck Casino,” said Elad Kushnir, VP of Business Development at Playtika. “We are excited to take advantage of Viber’s existing communication channels to add another layer to the game experience.”

Three games are currently available, with more to follow in the coming months:

Viber Candy Mania by Storm8 – Sweeten your day with a delightful new game! Follow Viber’s popular sticker characters Violet and Legcat through the levels, as you match and collect candies in this sugar-filled puzzle adventure.

Developer: Storm 8

Genre: Casual Puzzle Game

Sweeten your day with a delightful new game! Match and collect candies in this sugar-filled puzzle adventure! Follow popular Viber characters, Violet and LegCat, through sweet and exciting levels! Help them battle the Gummy Bear and blast obstacles to set off beautiful waves of explosions!

·         PLAY with your Viber friends and give them lots of sweet energy!

·         WIN big matches to create Sweet Spots for explosive combos and big bonuses!

·         PROGRESS through over 400 levels of candy collecting craziness! Stock up on Lemon Drops, Jelly Beans and gummies that look good enough to eat!

·         BATTLE villains and defeat evil gummies to stun the evil King with big matches before he Goops up your candies!

·         EASY to play but difficult to Master! FREE updates including new levels, obstacles, candies, and more every week!

Viber Candy Mania is available on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. And, like the best things in life, it’s FREE!

Viber Pop by Storm8 – The best bubble puzzle adventure game yet! Defeat the Evil Bubble Wizard and rescue little buddies. And, for the first time ever, you can play with your favorite Viber character, Legcat! 

Developer: Storm 8
Genre: Casual Puzzle Game

For the first time ever, you can play games with your favorite Viber characters! Help your Viber friend LegCat defeat the Evil Bubble Wizard and rescue little buddies in the best bubble puzzle adventure game! Throw bubbles and match colors to pop and drop your way to victory!

Key Features

·         Send gifts to your Viber friends and challenge them to beat your high score!

·         500+ levels of Challenging Puzzles!

·         Adventure across a stunning world. Throw bubbles in sparkly swamps, amazing airships and chocolate covered islands!

·         Score Big Bonuses – beat your friends’ scores!

·         Power Up with Rainbow and Bomb Bubbles!

·         Master tricky obstacles like the explosive Lightning Bubble!

·         You’ll love the exciting animations and playful music!

·         FREE updates with new puzzles and powers

Wild Luck Casino by Playtika – From the makers of Slotomania, an authentic slots experience is at your fingertips with an exciting range of games to choose from. Play with your friends to win free coins and prizes, then share the good vibes by sending gifts.    

Developer: Playtika

Genre: Casino games and slots

The excitement of Wild Luck Casino for Viber is now available anytime, anywhere! Playtika, the makers of Slotomania, deliver an authentic slots experience for Viber users with an exciting range of games to choose from. Play with your friends to win free coins and prizes and then share the good vibes by sending gifts. Enjoy the huge variety of high quality video slots including fan favorites like Arctic Tiger, King of Gold and Mammoth Moolah, and take the world’s most popular casino with you everywhere!

Key Features

·         Best in class social slot machines

·         Two control methods - pick the one that works best for you

·         New games added all the time

·         Collect tons of FREE gifts and daily bonuses

·         Win BIG with the best interactive bonus games and free spin games just like a real casino

·         Send FREE gifts to your friends

·         Compete in LIVE slots contests and win HUGE PRIZES

·         100% FREE to download and play!

Get Wild Luck Casino for Viber NOW and rule the reels! 

Viber Games Features Summary:

• Gift sending: Send gifts to your Viber friends; receive rewards for the more gifts you send
• Leaderboards: See how your scores stack up versus your Viber friends'
• Invite friends: Invite your Viber friends to download the games to play with you
• Bragging: Tell your friends when you beat their high scores
• Friend progression: See what levels your friends have reached in the game
• See what games your friends are currently playing.

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About Viber:

Viber is a pioneering mobile messaging, voice and video service. Viber lets everyone in the world connect. Freely. Users can send free text messages, fun stickers, photos, videos and doodles, share locations anywhere in the world, make free HD-quality calls and communicate with Push-To-Talk. With Viber Out, users can make low-cost calls to any phone number around the world. Viber is available for iPhone®, Android™ phones and tablets, Windows Phone, BlackBerry®, Blackberry® 10, Windows®, Windows 8®, Mac, Linux and Symbian devices over 3G/4G or WiFi connections. With over 516 million unique users in 193 countries, Viber is constantly innovating by introducing new platforms and adding fun new features. Viber is a Rakuten Group company. www.viber.com