Sarbakan

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Sarbakan
Company type Subsidiary
Industry Video games
Founded1998
Headquarters Quebec City, Quebec
Number of employees
60
Parent Adrenaline Amusements (2013–present)
Website sarbakan.com

Sarbakan is a Canadian video game studio based in Quebec City, Quebec. [1] Ten years after its foundation in 1998 by Guy Boucher, Sarbakan had delivered over 600 games, mostly web-based, and started shifting its focus from flash game development to console digital download gaming. [2] [3]

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In 2010, Sarbakan began collaborating with Disney Interactive Studios and other studios to make games for iOS and Android platforms. Where's My Water won multiple awards including 'Game of the Year' by Pocket Gamer, [4] and in 2012 the iPhone "Apple Design Award" during WWDC. In 2013 the company would be acquired by Adrenaline Amusements. [5]

Games developed & co-developed

2012-2016

GamePublisherPlatformsGeners
Where's My Water? Disney MobileiOS, Google Play, AmazonPuzzle
Where's My Perry? Disney MobileiOS, Google Play, AmazonPuzzle
Lazy Raiders Namco-Bandai iOS, Google Play, Amazon, Nook, SamsungPuzzle
Wreck-it Ralph / Fix-it FelixDisney MobileiOS, Google Play, AmazonPlatformer
Wreck-it Ralph / Sugar Rush: Sweet ClimberDisney MobileiOS, Google Play, AmazonEndless Climbing
Wreck-it Ralph / Hero’s DutyDisney MobileiOS, Google Play, AmazonTop Shooter
Wreck-it Ralph / Turbo TimeDisney MobileiOS, Google Play, AmazonRacing
Wreck-it Ralph / Flight CommandDisney MobileiOS, Google Play, AmazonFlight simulator
BlackOut : Bring the color back in the skyAdrenaline AmusementsiOS, Google Play, Samsung, Windows, Windows 8 PhonesSwipe Action
Popeye Slots Ludia iOS, Google PlaySlot Machines
Banzai BladeCartoon Network GamesiOSSwipe Action
Formula Cartoon Cartoon Network Games iOSRacing
Zombro News Corp iOS, Google PlayPuzzle
Playmobil DragonsPlaymobilGoogle Play, Amazon, WebSwipe Action
B.O.B. Super Freaky Job (Monsters vs Aliens/Dreamworks Animation)Adrenaline AmusementsiOS, Google PlayPuzzle
AdvenChewersWarner Bros.iOS, Google Play, AmazonSide Scroller
GSN Casino- High Stakes Black Jack GSN iOSCard games
Fruit Ninja FX 2 / Halfbrick Adrenaline AmusementsWindowsSwipe Action
Jetpack Joyride / HalfbrickAdrenaline AmusementsWindowsSide Scroller
Skylanders Cloud Patrol/ ActivisionAdrenaline AmusementsWindowsSwipe Action
Tiny Warriors Toonzone iOS (soft-launch)Match-3
Goldfish_Get GilbertCampbell/ Pepperidge FarmiOS, Google PlayPuzzle path to finger
One button SportsNamco-BandaiiOS, Google PlaySports
Catch-a-coin /Canadian MintCossette Ad AgencyiOS, Google PlaySwipe Action
OMG! / National BankVibrant Ad AgencyWindows

46inch Multi-Touch Screen

Trivia
Monster FactoryAdrenaline AmusementsWindowsMatch monsters
Playmobil KnightsPlaymobiliOS, Google Play, WebLight RPG
Playmobil PrincessPlaymobiliOS, Google Play, WebLight RPG
TinymalsAdrenaline AmusementsiOS, Amazon Kindle and Fire phone, Windows 8 PhonesNurturing
Olaf’s AdventuresDisney MobileiOS, AmazonAdventure
Playmobil Luxury MansionPlaymobiliOS, Google Play, WebSimulation
Flying TicketsAdrenaline AmusementsWindowsSide scroller
Chesnaught’s Spiky ShieldThe Pokémon Company InternationalHTML5Swipe action
Floette Float!The Pokémon Company InternationalHTML5Side scroller
Iron Man: Armored AvengerDisney MobilePort to AmazonPort
Mickey Mouse Club House: Wildlife

Count Along

Disney MobilePort to AmazonPort
Cars 2 World Grand Prix: Read & RaceDisney MobilePort to AmazonPort
Sofia the first story theaterDisney MobilePort to AmazonPort
Planes: Storybook DeluxeDisney MobilePort to AmazonPort
It’s a Small WorldDisney MobilePort to AmazonPort
Candy Crush Saga Adrenaline AmusementsWindowsMatch-3
L’envolée ultime Banque NationaleVibrant Ad AgencyWindows and iPadSide scroller
Goldfish Finn’s DreamCampbell/ Pepperidge FarmiOS, Google Play, WebGLSide-scrolling gravity-based platformer
Astro BeamsWarner Bros. / ESCWide screen 10’ x 30’Multiplayer and social
Pink Martini Slot Machines BTV FacebookSlot Machines
Solrock and Lunatones waterfall funThe Pokémon Company InternationalHTML5Endless Climbing
Inside Out Storybook DeluxeDisney Mobile / PixariOS, Google Play, AmazonStorybook Deluxe & activities
Palace Pets in Whisker Haven Disney Mobile iOS, Google Play, AmazonNurture
Speed-of-Light Dave & Busters iOS, Google PlayTap action
Goldfish Brooke’s Giant DreamCampbell/ Pepperidge FarmiOS, Google Play, WebGL, trailerSide Scroller
Crossy Road Adrenaline Amusements Windows ArcadeEndless Arcade Hopper
Playmobil Kaboom!PlaymobiliOS, Google Play, Windows ArcadeShooting
Playmobil Children’s Hospital Playmobil iOS, Google Play, Amazon, WebLight RPG
Blazing Bajirao Eros Digital iOS, Google Play, WebSide Scroller
Inkay’s Topsy-Turvy World The Pokémon Company International HTML5Side Scroller
Goldfish XTreme’s Hoop Dream Campbell/ Pepperidge Farm iOS, Google Play, Amazon, WebGLPuzzle-Basketball
Motley Bricks Square Enix iOS, Google PlayPuzzle-Basketball

2011

Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty (iOS/Android)
Scene It? - Movie Night (XBLA/PSN)
iCarly: iSock it to 'Em (iOS)
Johnny Test (Nintendo DS)
Dora's Creativity Center (iOS)

2010

Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound (Nintendo DS)
Little Noir Stories – The Case of the Missing Girl (Downloadable)
Lazy Raiders (XBLA)

2009

Wedding Dash: Ready, Aim, Love! (Downloadable): Star Fever Agency (Social MMO)
Dora's Lost and Found Adventure (Downloadable)
Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey (Nintendo DS)

2008

The Game of Life – Path to Success (Downloadable)
The Game of Life – Classic (Downloadable)
Monopoly – SpongeBob SquarePants Edition (Downloadable)
The Game of Life – SpongeBob SquarePants Edition (Downloadable/Retail)
Wedding Dash 2 – Rings Around the World (Downloadable/Retail)
Fitness Dash (Downloadable)
School House Shuffle (Downloadable)
Wordmaster (Nintendo DS)
Horseland (Nintendo DS)
Huru Humi – Huru High (Online community)
Slimeball Multiplayer (Downloadable)
Scrabble (Downloadable)
Yahtzee Texas Hold’em (Downloadable)
NightMares the Adventures (Online)
Mickey and Friends in Pillow Fight! (Online)

2005

Operation Victory (Downloadable)

2004

FireChild (Online)

2002

Houdini: Master of the Extraordinary (Online)

2001

Steppenwolf: The X-Creatures Project (Online episodic game – 24 episodes)

1999

Good Night Mr. Snoozleberg (Online episodic game – 8 episodes)
Arcane – Online Mystery Serial (Online episodic game – 12 episodes)

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