Burger King Corp. and Mobliss, Inc. Dial into Mobile Gaming Scene with BK CITY
Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today BK CITYâ„¢,
a new mobile multi-level game with three distinct worlds and 12 dynamic,
progressively challenging mini-games developed and released by Mobliss,
Inc., a licensee of Burger King Corp. Designed to appeal to the gamer in
everyone, the BK CITYâ„¢ game is supported by a
variety of national carriers and available exclusively for download by
texting “KING†to
90210 for a monthly subscription fee of $2.99.
The downloadable mobile game features an engaging range of gameplay from
one-of-a-kind mobile concepts integrating the King, to clever variations
of classic puzzle favorites reminiscent of Concentration and Space
Invaders. Players vie to earn a place in the King’s
exclusive entourage by progressing through a series of challenges within
each virtual world. From recalling WHOPPER®
sandwich builds to squirting ketchup through the air, gamers navigate
through the King’s three favorite hangouts –
a BURGER KING® restaurant, the King’s
mansion and BK CITYâ„¢ to earn points and
unlock advanced levels.
“We are dedicated to constantly evolving our
mobile platform to provide original and creative programs that reflect
the BURGER KING® brand, engage our guests and
offer value for the money. The licensing agreement with Mobliss supports
our efforts in this important area,†said
Brian Gies, vice president of marketing impact, Burger King Corp. “The
games offer a chance to engage with the King in a new way and we’re
confident that BK CITYâ„¢ offers a gaming world
unlike any other available to mobile users today.â€ÂÂ
Designed to engage the casual mobile gamer, players have multiple
opportunities to explore and discover virtual worlds and interact with
the King. In “Flip My Bunâ€ÂÂ
players test memory skills by flipping a bun and matching ingredients to
build sandwiches in record time. “Fry Assaultâ€ÂÂ
challenges virtual employees to catch falling French fries and onion
rings before time runs out. Playing the “King’s
Bling†lets fans save the day and retrieve
the King’s stolen jewels. Gamers race against
the clock to make enough money to replace his precious bling.
Get in the Game
The introduction of BK CITYâ„¢ is part of an
exclusive licensing agreement with mobile content provider Mobliss Inc.,
to blend the irreverent nature of the BURGER KING®
brand into an evolving gaming experience. Based on some of the most
popular casual gaming genres – puzzle,
arcade, trading, action and more, BK CITYâ„¢ is
suitable for all ages. The game package is compatible with nearly 200
different cellular phone models and is available across a variety of
national carriers. BK CITYâ„¢ also features
community offerings, including leader boards, user profiles, buddy lists
and user-to-user text messaging to challenge friends and family. The
$2.99 monthly subscription fee includes automatic game changes and
upgrades.
Burger King Corp. has a history of innovation in gaming, including the
development of three branded XBOX games as well as the integration of
BURGER KING® branded content into
top-selling, video games like “Fight Nightâ€ÂÂ,
“Need For Speedâ€ÂÂ
and “NFL Street.â€ÂÂ
About Mobliss
Founded in 1999 Mobliss was the first mobile content developer to secure
direct agreements with all tier 1 cell phone carriers. They developed
the text messaging voting system for “American
Idol†and managed it for five years.
Purchased by Tokyo-based INDEX Corporation in 2004, Mobliss products are
available to subscribers across all tier 1 mobile carriers.
About Burger King Corporation
The BURGER KING® system operates more than
11,300 restaurants in all 50 states and in 69 countries and U.S.
territories worldwide. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING®
restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of
them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. To
learn more about Burger King Corp. please visit the company’s
Web site at www.bk.com.


