Game of the Day - Simplz: Zoo

Today's game download pick is Simplz: Zoo, which Amazon has marked down to $2.99 for today only. There are two reviews so far, both of which rave about this match-3 style game, and there is a trial version so you can test it out for half an hour before committing to buy.

Game Description
A new type of simulation game, Simplz: Zoo takes the task of getting resources and turns it into a game inside a game, creating two games in one. In the simulation part, you'll build your zoo. In the puzzle part, you'll match tokens to gather resources such as money and building materials so that you can further expand your zoo. Each exhibit you add to your zoo will also directly impact the puzzle part of the game as every exhibit comes with a power-up or other item that will change the puzzle game play, keeping things continually fresh and fun!

Gameplay

Simplz: Zoo is played in two different game boards. The Zoo gives players an overhead view where they will control every aspect of layout, positioning paths, trees, bushes, flowers, and of course the large animal exhibits, anywhere they choose. The Puzzle game board takes the popular match-3 mechanic to the next level by adding in diagonal swaps, and including more power-ups and power-up types than any other game of its type.

Key Game Features

• A combination of two types of games: Simulation and Puzzle.
• Over 90 different animals to add to the zoo and more than 50 different building types.
• Diagonal movement in the match-3 game opens up the board with play that is easy to pick-up, but provides exciting new possibilities that are difficult to master.
• Hidden secret codes can be used to obtain additional decorations, resources, and amazing animal exhibits such as the Yeti.
• Fun friendly animals full of comical character and whimsical charm.
• Multiple types of match-3 gameplay including resource gathering, tile clearing, object collection, and clearing a path to lead animals home.
• Zoo visitors react to the zoo and will also speak their mind, sharing bits of interesting trivia and zoological facts as they wander the zoo.
• The Puzzle game play is always evolving. Every building you place in the zoo simulation will change some aspect of the puzzle game, making for a fun game that is continually fresh.

Also note that there is an in-game bonus:

Order Simplz: Zoo, and unlock an in-game Yeti. Enter "AMAZON" in the unlock box, when prompted in the game.