Family Fortune video game comes to iPad iPod iPhone

Based on the popular Family Fortunes TV game show, produced by talkbackTHAMES for ITV, iPhone and iPod touch owners can now play anywhere, anytime as the leader of a ‘family’ in a contest to name the most popular answers to survey questions posed to 100 people. The game features all of the favorite elements of the show as played on television, including the scoreboard, lives, Single Money, Double Money and Big Money. Players also can enjoy Family Fortunes in multiplayer mode as they challenge family and friends head-to-head, or compete solo against the computer.

“We are excited to bring the highly popular Family Fortunes game to revolutionary products like the iPhone and iPod touch,” said Alex Thabet, Founder and CEO of Ludia Inc. “This release reinforces our strategy of delivering high quality, family-friendly game experiences on all the devices on which people like to play games.”

Family Fortunes for iPhone and iPod touch features:
· Two game modes: single and multiplayer. Authentic stage, theme music and sound effects create a true-to-show game experience.
· Predictive text input and auto spell checker make typing answers lightning fast.
· Fully customizable player avatars - choose hairstyles, clothing, accessories and more.
· Unlock bonus items as a reward for progress in the game.

“Family Fortunes is the perfect format for interactive game show fun on the go,” said Robert Marsh, Head of talkbackTHAMES digital. “We are pleased to extend the franchise to devices like the iPhone and iPod touch so that new and existing fans of the show can experience Family Fortunes in thrilling new ways.”

Family Fortunes is available for iPhone and iPod touch for £1.79