Zynga is plowing new ground with “Hidden Chronicles,” a game it has launched on Facebook. Zynga is touting it as its first social hidden object game, and indeed, it is a departure from the ‘Ville model that made the company famous. It invites players to uncover hidden objects, solve puzzles, and unlock mysteries. There is a heavy emphasis on the social element, with players able to help friends advance and challenge each other by finding as many objects as possible in 60 seconds. As players progress through the game, they rack up completed quests and earn coins, thus unlocking new scenes.
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Analyst: Zynga's Plunge Into Puzzles a Smart Move
Posted by: Erika Morphy January 5, 2012 09:08 AMZynga is plowing new ground with “Hidden Chronicles,” a game it has launched on Facebook. Zynga is touting it as its first social hidden object game, and indeed, it is a departure from the ‘Ville model that made the company famous. It invites players to uncover hidden objects, solve puzzles, and unlock mysteries. There is a heavy emphasis on the social element, with players able to help friends advance and challenge each other by finding as many objects as possible in 60 seconds. As players progress through the game, they rack up completed quests and earn coins, thus unlocking new scenes.