Playfish was founded in 2007 by Kristian Segerstråle,[1] Sebastien de Halleux,[2] Sami Lababidi, and Shukri Shammas.

[6] The company was acquired by Electronic Arts in 2009, with the last of Playfish's games being retired in 2013. Who has the Biggest Brain?

The company made money by selling virtual goods inside its games.

[9] On Monday, November 9, 2009, Electronic Arts announced their acquisition of Playfish for $400 million.

[10][11] As of February 2013, all four of the original founders have left the company, with Lababidi and Shammas setting up educational developer Mindshapes,[12][13] and Segerstråle returning to the world of startups.

Players can dress up their pets, decorate their homes, go fishing, cook dishes, and dig for treasures.

As players progress they collect coins to purchase upgrades to their stadiums, collect fans, hire NFL coaches, and purchase tiered rating level card packs of NFL players to add to their rosters.

The game often taking some inspirations based on famous public figures such as Lady Gaga and Elvis Presley.

Players were eligible to buy "Playfish Cards" at Walmart, Walgreens, and Toys "R" Us stores.

[21] In August 2011, Playfish was confirmed as the official shirt sponsor of the newly formed, supporter owned English football club AFC Rushden & Diamonds.