WordTag Social Gaming App Launching on Android

SAN FRANCISCO and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Juxta Labs, creators of intensely social apps aimed at "making life fun," today announced the Android availability of WordTag, a challenging social game app that tests users' wits and creativity with a fun and fast collaborative word-guessing game experience consisting of quick 120-character descriptions. Also available for iOS and Facebook users, WordTag is suitable for social gamers of all ages. To learn more about WordTag visit www.WordTag.com.

Perfect for Twitter aficionados, WordTag prompts players to provide an opponent with clues for guessing a word using 120 characters or less. Related words are blocked from descriptions, influencing users to find new, inventive and personalized ways to define their words. Players take turns describing and guessing words, gaining tokens and earning badges with correct answers. WordTag games are automatically saved and updated, allowing users to switch from their Facebook accounts to their Android devices with ease.

"Our goal at Juxta Labs is to develop social games that bring people together in a fun environment and enhance personal relationships," said Jared Allgood, CEO of Juxta Labs. "With the availability of WordTag on Android, our users are able play with an even wider network of friends, family and fellow word-game fans."

With its quick game exchange and character count limit, WordTag provides a captivating, Twitter-esque take on typical word-game apps. Additional in-game features allow for extra challenges as well word hints and clues.  For example, players can unlock restricted words with keys they accumulate over time or use "TNT bombs" to eliminate letters for easier guessing. Badges such as the Hollywood-themed "Actresses Badge" or the timely "Christmas Badge" are unlocked with correct guesses, establishing a new challenge for users to successfully describe all included target words. E-cards with familiar figures and characters are available for users who are looking for a humorous way to share their WordTag descriptions on Facebook and Twitter.

Pricing and Availability
WordTag is a free app available for immediate download at Google Play, the App Store or visit Facebook to play now.

A premium version of WordTag is also available for $1.99. Visit the App Store or Google Play to download now.

To learn more about WordTag visit www.WordTag.com. Become a fan of WordTag on Facebook here or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/WordTagGame.

About Juxta Labs
Our goal is to "make life fun." Over 30 million users have installed social apps built by Juxta Labs. Apps such as Yearbook and WordTag combine real-life relationships and activities for intensely social experiences. Juxta Labs creates entertaining social experiences by adhering to three essential pillars: self-expression, competition and enabling users to build relationships with friends and family.

For more information, visit Juxtalabs.com or email [email protected].

Become a fan of Juxta Labs on Facebook here or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/JuxtaLabs.

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