LOS ANGELES, August 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MGA Entertainment, one of the world’s largest privately held toy and entertainment companies, is proud to announce the launch of Finders Creepers™ from its Micro Games of America™ Games Division. Finders Creepers, the first game in the company’s App-Vanced™ line of board games, is an innovative board game that introduces a unique, spooky twist on traditional family games: an augmented reality (AR) feature that brings the game pieces to life beyond the board and into the room using smartphones and tablets. Perfect for families with children ages eight to 13 and board game enthusiasts, Finders Creepers offers a blend of classic gameplay and modern technology for an immersive experience.

Finders Creepers stands out from games currently on the market with this AR integration, adding layers of virtual creatures to the real-world environment. Players embark on a thrilling adventure to collect tools, avoid haunted objects, and capture monsters. The excitement reaches new heights with the “Grand Escape” feature, where monsters leave the playing field and “haunt” your home through AR!

“Finders Creepers is a groundbreaking addition to MGA Entertainment Micro Games of America’s gaming division, combining the nostalgic charm of board games with the cutting-edge technology of AR,” said Isaac Larian, Founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment. “We’re excited to offer families a fun, immersive and slightly spooky way to enjoy game night, from Summerween to Halloween to weekly family game nights year-round. Finders Creepers is the next frontier in technology and gaming.”

With more kids set to own a smartphone in 2024, the future of board games depends on the ability to integrate technology into gameplay and have easy access to the fun of playing through a handheld device. According to Statista, 62 percent of American children own their own mobile phone, with 20 percent ages nine or younger owning their own device. MGA Entertainment created Finders Creepers to meet families where they are, meeting both the need for smartphone access and a fun childhood centered around gaming. The immersive experience brings friends and families together to catch pesky monsters and create important memories using the power of AR.

The Finders Creepers gameplay pattern offers a unique twist on the simple collect and catch board game mechanic. By downloading the free Finders Creepers app, players meet Boogle™, a slightly creepy AI assistant who guides them through the game. Players use the app to bring the game’s monsters to life, with the ultimate goal of reclaiming their soul from Boogle. The immersive storyline and cutting-edge AR technology combine to create an interactive experience that bridges the physical and digital worlds. Finders Creepers can also be played without the app as a more traditional board game with a simple setup using the game instructions.

MGA Entertainment has always pushed the boundaries of gaming, and Finders Creepers is no exception. This game offers a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern innovation, making it a must-have for anyone who appreciates the marriage of traditional board games and futuristic technology.

Finders Creepers is now available at Target, Walmart Amazon and the MGA Shop. For more information, visit Finders Creepers on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/officialfinderscreepers/.

About MGA Entertainment

MGA Entertainment is one of the largest privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world and is known for its commitment to creativity, quality and innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices worldwide, the company develops innovative, proprietary and licensed consumer and entertainment products including toys, games, dolls, clothing, consumer electronics, home accessories, stationery, sporting goods, movies and television series. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as LOL Surprise!™, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™, Bratz®, MGA’s Miniverse™, Yummiland™, CarTuned™, GrossMos!™, Pixel Petz™, Micro Games of America™Fluffie Stuffiez™,BABY born® and Zapf Creation®. For more information, seewww.mgae.comor visit us on LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

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• Finders Creepers board game from MGA Entertainment’s gaming division, Micro Games of America

• Game night for the whole family