October 5, 2011: Wonder Forge Secures Game Licensing Rights for DC Super Friends and Justice League

Wonder Forge, one of Seattle's fastest growing companies and a stand-out in the game and puzzle aisle, announced today that it has secured a partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products for licensing rights to DC Super Friends and Justice League properties. The multi-year agreement includes table top game development in the U.S. and Canada, beginning with the launch of DC Super Friends games in fall 2012, and following with a line of Justice League games in 2013.

Each table top game will feature favorite DC Comics characters such as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and The Flash. DC Super Friends games will be tailored to preschool-age children, while Justice League games will be designed for kids ages 8 and up.

“We’re excited about our new partnership with Wonder Forge and look forward to bringing the DC Comics characters to life through stimulating and innovative game play,” said Karen McTier, executive vice president of Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “The company’s inventive style and passion for family-friendly entertainment makes this a perfect match for our loyal fan base.”

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to develop games based on super heroes that have been a mainstay in American culture for decades,” said Jacobe Chrisman, CEO and founder of Wonder Forge. “There's an endless stream of amazing content to work with—from compelling characters to captivating story themes.”

Wonder Forge, which launched in 2007 and was named one of Seattle's Fastest Growing Companies in 2010, has earned a reputation for its unique approach to licensing. The company brings beloved characters and stories to life through imaginative, original game play that engages kids physically, socially, and creatively. Wonder Forge has earned more than 80 awards for game excellence and today publishes 50 games for all ages, sold at mass and specialty retail outlets nationwide and in four countries.

For more information, visit www.wonderforge.com.