Global—and Mobile—Ambassadors: Harlem Globetrotters and Candystand.com Make History with First Team-Branded iPhone Game App

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, who have already traveled to more countries (120) on more continents (six) than any franchise in sports history, continue to give their loyal fans more ways to interact with the Globetrotters brand wherever and whenever they want.

“Spinning the basketball on your finger is an essential skill for becoming a Globetrotter, and one of our trademarks. It was my first test at my first training camp, and I can’t wait for fans to get to put in as much practice time on that trick as we do.”

The Globetrotters, along with Candystand.com, the Web’s premier online gaming and entertainment destination, have released the mobile version of their popular Candystand.com game Spin That Ball!, marking the team’s first mobile game application developed exclusively for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch devices, and the first iPhone game to be solely team-branded.

Spin that Ball! enables mobile device users to control the finger of Globetrotters Showman Special K Daley to balance and spin the team’s legendary red, white and blue ball for as long as possible. The game, originally developed by Candystand.com, has been enhanced for the iPhone with touch and tilt screen capabilities.

“I have always loved being a global ambassador, and I’m excited to now have the chance to be a mobile ambassador too,” said Special K. “Spinning the basketball on your finger is an essential skill for becoming a Globetrotter, and one of our trademarks. It was my first test at my first training camp, and I can’t wait for fans to get to put in as much practice time on that trick as we do.”

The mobile game, which is available for purchase on iTunes for $0.99, is also still available for free online play at Candystand.com and harlemglobetrotters.com, along with its affiliated game, Harlem Globetrotters Slam-Dunk!

“We’ve seen a huge interest in the Harlem Globetrotters online games that launched in February,” said Scott Tannen, President of Funtank LLC, owners of Candystand.com. “The Harlem Globetrotters specialize in fun family entertainment on the basketball court, which is exactly what we strive to do with our branded online and mobile games. It’s always been a very natural partnership.”

Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, IHOP, Spalding, and America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have entertained over 130 million fans worldwide. For the latest news and information, visit the team’s official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.