Mobile messaging app LINE launched its new app, TsumTsum puzzle. It’s perfect for Disney characters lovers out there.
The said game app which has been released in 41 regions worldwide. And has been developed under the license of Walt Disney Japan that features Disney characters from Mickey Mouse to Winnie the Pooh to spice up your gaming experience.
A lot of people knows that the Philippines is home to an avid community of mobile gaming enthusiasts. In fact, according to Tech in Asia, about 78 percent of the country’s mobile internet users downloaded games last year. In addition, the endearing Disney characters featured in LINE’s TsumTsum will make it a highly anticipated title for Filipino users.
“The Philippines is not far behind its neighbouring countries when it comes to mobile internet usage,” said Greg Kim, Head of LINE Philippines. “That is why LINE Corp. eyes the country for further growth, especially now that we recently reached the one-billion-download benchmark.”
In a global scale, the number of worldwide app users for TsumTsum and LINE shows great promise. Kim added, “Who doesn’t love Mickey Mouse and his friends? Young people have a genuine connection with these characters and, at the same time, they remind the adults of their childhood.”
Currently, TsumTsum and its colorful cast of characters have gained more than 14 million downloads. In fact, it was one of the top downloads in both the Apple App Store and Google Play. This helped LINE extend its service to offline users, while fueling a 40 percent increase in sales.
The new game app’s popularity became evident when it bagged 2nd place in the Games, Toys, and Stationary category of Nikkei Trendy’s “First Half of 2014 Product Popularity Rankings.”
“It’s easy to enjoy this game,” remarked Kim. “The looks of the characters are given a unique twist and gameplay is simple yet engaging.”
How to play:
High scores in TsumTsum are achieved by matching three or more sets of Disney characters or “Tsums” within the span of one minute. The aim is to eliminate as much characters as possible to accumulate more points. When the player eliminates five or more Tsums in a row, coins will be released; eliminating seven or more will guarantee the player the “Magical Bubble” item that serves as the game’s booster.
“The players can choose from our 29 different characters and enhance their skills to gain special abilities—including the ability to stop time or eliminate Tsums at the center of the screen,” Kim explained. “Apart from its offline availability, you can also play TsumTsum with friends and family through online play. This is definitely another way to have fun and reconnect with your loved ones.”
LINE: Disney TsumTsum
Supported devices: Android and iPhone
Supported languages: English
Supported regions: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of the Philippines, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Vietnam
Service begins: July 1, 2014
Cost: Free-to-play (offers in-app purchases)
Developer: NHN PlayArt
Operator: LINE Corporation
Copyright:©Disney ©Disney/Pixar
To download Tsum Tsum, check out iOs App Store, and Google Play to experience the kid in you playing this Disney game app on your mobile phone.
