Playrix insisted the content seen in the ads is included in both games, and provided the ASA with a recording showing the mini-games featured. One example shows a woman locked away, with a burglar between her and the main character of Playrix's games, with the player challenged to remove the pins in a way that reunites the couple without them encountering the burglar.Īt the bottom of each video, text notes that: 'Not all images represent actual gameplay.' Images of the ads in questionĪccording to the ASA, seven people complained about these ads, claiming they were misleading.

Gardenscapes is free to play, though some in-game items can also be purchased for real money.The Advertising Standards Agency has banned two Facebook ads for Playrix's casual hits Homescapes and Gardenscapes.īoth ads, posted in March and April this year, depicted a pin puzzle mini-game. * A community that comes first-become neighbors with your Facebook friends!

* Different areas in the garden with unique structures: broken fountains, mysterious mazes, and many more * An in-game social network you can use to keep up on all the latest * A lovely pet that is always there to cheer you up * Dozens of in-game characters you can make friends with * Unique gameplay: swap and match, restore and decorate the garden, and enjoy a novel storyline-all in one place! Welcome to Gardenscapes-the first hit from Playrix's Scapes™ series! Solve match-3 puzzles to restore a wonderful garden to its former glory!Įmbark on an adventurous journey: beat match-3 levels, restore and decorate different areas in the garden, get to the bottom of the secrets it holds, and enjoy the company of amusing in-game characters, including Austin, your butler! What are you waiting for? Build your dream garden!

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