Blackbox

Blackbox

Think outside the box

Details about Blackbox

  • Released
  • Updated
  • iOS Version
  • Age Rating
  • Size
  • Devices
  • Languages
  • February 25, 2016
  • September 29, 2024
  • 13.0+
  • 4+
  • 105.57MB
  • iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • Afrikaans
    Danish
    Dutch
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Version History of Blackbox

2.2.18

September 22, 2024

Hot-hot-hot-fix ■ Did you know that some computers are case-sensitive and other ones are not? Anyway it’s totally unrelated to why two puzzles no longer crash!

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2.2.17

September 17, 2024

Hello green, blue, pink icon :) You can now tint Blackbox’s icon to whatever color your heart fancies

2.2.16

September 10, 2024

■ Restored sparkles to unplayed challenges ■ Added a new nudge to pick the phone up for players that start with the phone docked or flat on a table ■ Fixed a bug where sometimes the lights on the grid were briefly visible before the tutorial ■ Improved launch speed of QR based challenges

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2.2.15

May 25, 2024

Hot fix! Catch! ■ This fixes a certain challenge bug involving rejection if you know what I mean

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2.2.14

May 15, 2024

Hello? You there? Why won’t you pick-up the phone when I call? Oh you did but you’re listening in with Live Voicemail?… you and your gadgets… anyway I’m calling to tell you that “that” bug is “fixed” now. You’ll have to get a little more …creative but it ain’t so broke no more, capiche?

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2.2.13

April 24, 2024

This is a hotfix! iOS 17.4.1 broke some stuff, but I fixed it (hotly) ■ Fixed a certain double dark-teal challenge that was crashing on launch. If you lost progress or anything from reinstalling the game trying to fix this, first of all please stop doing that, and second please email me if I can maybe help ryan@growpixel.com

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2.2.12

April 22, 2024

Hey there friend, It’s been a long time. I’m sorry about that. I’ve been very busy working on Blackbox for visionOS but fret not, I’m still here. Here with a few very important bug fixes that might have been vexing you… If you spent hint credits on either of those they should be credited back to you with this update. ■ The latest yellow challenge with the funny shapes became unsolvable in iOS 17.4.1, now it is not. Is that a hint? Not really unless you work at Apple and can compare API diffs… anyway I digress ■ The orange challenge with the dots and the dashes wasn’t really in the right place on phones with that fancy dynamic island. That’s been fixed and it looks a lot better to boot! ■ The blue meta challenge with the magnifying glass got reallllllly hard to solve due to some OS changes. It should be at least a bit easier again for sleuths… I also updated some of the imagery for when you find the solution… ■ The dark red meta challenge with the power symbol just got a liiitttle easier. Muah ■ Fixed the very subtle background visuals in one of the OG challenges. Whew

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2.2.10

June 12, 2023

■ Updating a tutorial difficulty experiment

2.2.9

June 1, 2023

■ Restoring the canonical icon for a bit ■ Added a visual hint for the latest yellow puzzle (let me know what you think if you were still stumped or no longer are!)

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2.2.8

May 12, 2023

How are you doing? Still holding stress in your upper back? Roll those shoulders, deep breath. You are the universe thinking about itself and the latest bug fixes in iOS apps. ■ Improved tolerances in the tutorial, It should not only be easier to solve but harder to solve on accident (win, win—I hope) ■ Fixed an untranslated Voice Over string (if you ever find these please email me at a11y@growpixel.com!) ■ Testing out attempting to show the upsell prompt less and only at more opportune times ■ Improved an end game feature slightly

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Blackbox In-App Purchases History

$1.19

Tiny Hint Pack

No shame here. You show great restraint.

$2.39

Small Hint Pack

Need more? Okay, but don't make it a habit.

$2.99

Erudite Pack

Extra challenges for the worthy.

$2.99

Push Pack

Extra challenges that push what's possible.

$3.49

Coffee for Ryan

Fuel the addiction of challenge creation.

$5.00

Medium Hint Pack

Your phone and Ryan's coffee cup get heavier.

$6.00

Basic Pack

Unlocks all current challenges

$9.00

All Knowing Pack

Basic Pack + bonus hint credits

$10.00

Large Hint Pack

Ryan is fed a burrito. Coins rain upon you.

$20.00

Extra Large Hint Pack

This is ridiculous. I'll get the dump truck.

Price History of Blackbox

Description of Blackbox

So you think you understand this thing you’re holding? Think again. Stop tapping. Stop swiping. In fact, stop touching the screen at all. To crack Blackbox’s puzzles you’ll need to find solitude and stillness, climb mountains, call on friends, get in tune with the cosmos, and think outside the box. Minimalistic visual clues make for incredibly satisfying “Aha!” moments, while sonic interfaces provide an extra level of guidance and nuance that makes Blackbox accessible with or without vision. Thoughtful haptic feedback, Easter eggs on Easter eggs, and solutions that can’t be found beneath the glass of your screen redefine what a puzzle can be. You’ll never see your device the same way again. Think you’re clever? Prove it. (Blackbox is a living game under active development by Ryan McLeod. When not eating burritos or drinking coffee, he’s busy designing and developing new Blackbox challenges.) ■
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Blackbox: FAQ

Is the software for Blackbox compatible with iPads?

Yes, Blackbox can support iPad devices.

Who created Blackbox?

Grow Pixel is the developer of the Blackbox app.

What is the minimum iOS version required to use Blackbox?

Currently, Blackbox supports iOS 13.0 or later.

What is the overall rating of the app?

Users are raving about Blackbox, which has an exceptional rating of 4.8 out of 5.

What is the category of the Blackbox app?

Blackbox Relates To The Games App Genre.

What is the recent version of the Blackbox app?

2.2.18 is the newly released Blackbox version.

What date did the latest update for Blackbox come out?

Blackbox updated its app on September 29, 2024.

What date did Blackbox come out?

The release date of the app was February 5, 2023.

What is the recommended age for the Blackbox app?

This app is rated for ages 4 and up, and contains only family-friendly content.

What languages are available on Blackbox?

The following list of languages is supported by the Blackbox app: Afrikaans, Danish, Dutch and 16 more.

Does Apple Arcade provide access to Blackbox for its subscribers?

No, Blackbox is not featured on Apple Arcade.

Can users make in-app purchases in Blackbox?

Certainly! Users can make in-app purchases within Blackbox.

Does Blackbox provide support for Apple Vision Pro?

No, Blackbox does not provide support for Apple Vision Pro.

Does Blackbox incorporate ads within the app?

Yes, Blackbox incorporates ads within the app.

Screenshots of Blackbox

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Reviews of Blackbox

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  • Extremely creative and innovative but not for everyone.

    This game is one of the most creative puzzle games I’ve seen. It utilizes features of the iPhone I didn’t even know existed and definitely is meant for people who enjoy out of the box thinking. My only gripe is that some of the puzzle solution conditions are just downright frustrating and extremely vague. I ended up uninstalling the app because some of the solutions required me to do things that my mind irrationally would not allow me to do. That being said this app is a perfect example of what is needed more of in the gaming market today: creativity, innovation, and passion for your craft. The developers made a genuinely great game that truly forces you to think “outside the box” in a way that I feel hasn’t been shown before. If you enjoy head scratching puzzles that push your curiosity then this is for you. If you’re like me and aren’t as much of a creative thinker as you think then still give it a try but be aware that it can be frustrating. Regardless definitely try to support the devs in any way you can because all in all it’s an amazingly designed game.
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  • Good but …

    Ok this is definitely the hardest puzzle game I’ve ever downloaded. And I think this is actually the first time I’ve written an app review. I like this game a lot - I want to love it, but some of the challenges are straight up just too hard. Many of them I ended up looking them up online even after the hints. I feel like maybe the first hint should be free and then the token system. I feel like if its so hard that people are constantly looking stuff up and cheating, then we’re not really getting the fun of solving it.

    I also want more but I’m cheap! I 100% understand the developer needs money to keep it going and what not, but I wish there was also an add option, like many other games have (Ex: Watch this 2 min video for 5 hint tokens). That way people could really use their brains and solve it without feeling like they have to pay. I know it’s only like $10 but it would be nice if there were options.

    Overall, really like the game - just wish there was a teensy bit more support and options for the users.
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  • OMG

    This is the best MOBILE game i have ever played not joking i have had the best time playing this it is hard but thats why its so fun because i can feel play it and laugh too instead of being frustrated cause you can buy the developer coffee and a burrito and it has reasonable prices like only 40 cent for like 100 hint credits im SO surprised that the ratings are not a complete 5 star rating it has a 4.8 so close to 5 but i think it should be 5 cause this game is a MOBILE game that is amazing this is like one of the first mobile games to pass the line of me throwing up after downloading all the way to me LOVING the game it is so amazing and i dont even like puzzles so if you do this game will DEFINITELY hit the spot and if it doesn’t your WEIRD (jk) and its free so you can download it so you know im not lying no adds so by downloading this game the only way your helping the developers is popularity so please download this and try it out please cause i seen this and thought it would be bad bbbbuuuuuttttt its NOT EVEN CLOSE to bad its amazing so if yous see this you have to download it cause remember i hate puzzles and puzzle games but i love this one so please download this the reason im adding SO much urgency is because i skipped a comment on this game and decided not to download it but then changed my mind and im so glad i did you please download this its got funny stuff puzzling stuff (duh) and fun stuff
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