# Bandido

> Cooperative strategy game for families about blocking a prisoner's tunnel escape. (iPhone/iPad app by Helvetiq SA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandido/id1590716175 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Helvetiq SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851484637)
- Category: Games, Graphics & Design, Family, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 131 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandido/id1590716175/reviews.md

## What is Bandido?

A high-security prisoner is trying to escape through tunnels starting underneath his cell.  Will you be able to join forces and cards to stop him?

Bandido is a cooperative game of strategy and route building for the entire family.  It takes 30 seconds to explain the rules and start having fun!

## Key features

- Cooperative gameplay
- Strategy and route building
- Family-friendly
- Quick to learn rules
- Card-based mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandido/id1590716175/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just like the card game

*2026-04-24*

Great game to relax at night with.  A good puzzle / strategy game for any age.

### 2/5 — Fehlerhafte Synchronisierung

*2026-02-05*

Hallo! Wir haben sehr häufig Probleme bei der Synchronisierung von Multiplayer Spielen…. Unabhängig von der Netzverbindung. Wir haben dies bereit im selben WLAN versucht und auch im Mobilfunk Netz. Von 10 gestarteten Spielen klappen 2 Spiele im Schnitt.

### 5/5 — Wowee

*2025-05-21*

Wowee. I own the original game and didn't know this existed until I found a list of iOS board game adaptations on BoardGameGeek. 

I love that I can play this again when I don't have the game (and/or space enough to play!)

Awesome!  Works great. 

I can’t wait to try multiplayer and love that there is an easy, room code system, like Jackbox uses.

### 2/5 — Too difficult

*2024-04-11*

I enjoy a good puzzle. But this game is too difficult, even on the Easy setting. Unless you get a good run of flashlight cards early on, you’ll find yourself building a growing maze with many open tunnels.

I understand the basic strategy here. Try to make loops that shut off escape routes. But unless you get just the right cards at just the right time you’ll find yourself frustrated.

An Easy setting should be just that, easy. That’s not the case here.

### 2/5 — Good but doesn’t save progress

*2024-04-09*

This is a great game to play solo when you have time, but unfortunately you can’t play in small increments because it loses your progress when you close the app mid-game. Also it could use battery optimization or a low battery setting.

Unfortunately, even though I love the concept and it’s designed well, because I can’t play more than a few minutes here and there, and can’t save, I ended up deleting the game.

If it ever gets updated to allow saves, though, I’ll give it more stars and download it again. I think developers really need to always implement a way to save. Not everyone can game a half hour or more at a time. 

I do appreciate the fair premium price and no ads, that’s a huge plus.

### 5/5 — LOVE This Game!

*2024-02-24*

I love this game!

Unfortunately I am having issue with the app adjusting certain iPhone volume settings (Lock Screen and other sounds like send email, messages, etc.). This happens after exiting the app and makes it so the volume can't be adjusted. It doesn't seem to be affecting music and ringer volume, just "sounds and haptics".

The solution to the volume issue is to open and close the app, but that doesn't always work, or reboot your phone which always fixes it.

### 5/5 — Very fun puzzle game!

*2023-06-14*

Simple, but fun and challenging puzzle game. Difficulty level can be adjusted. I enjoy it solo, but can be played multiplayer - then still it’s collaborative.

### 5/5 — Spielspaß pur!

*2023-06-14*

Über eine Empfehlung von Spiegel.de bin ich einst bei der Kartenversion gelandet. Nun nutze ich gerne und häufig diese gelungene Umsetzung für die Hosentasche. Abgesehen davon, dass man keinen großen Tisch zum spielen benötigt, sammelt diese App keine Daten. Daher gebe für den Spielspaß und das Gesamtpaket gerne fünf Sterne.

### 2/5 — Poco longevo

*2023-06-10, version 1.2*

Il gioco è anche carino ma mancano un minimo di istruzioni e all’inizio non si calisce bene cosa bisogna fare. E poi una volta riusciti nell’intento non c’è un altro livello, si basa tutto sulla casualitá dei pezzi che si ricevono. Insomma ci si stufa presto

### 2/5 — L’idea è buona, ma..

*2023-06-07, version 1.2*

difficilissimo vincere. Amo il genere, ma ho perso per ora ogni partita che ho fatto. Manca uno stimolo a proseguire: è come se alla fine, vincere o perdere non importi poi così tanto.

## Frequently asked questions about Bandido

### What is Bandido?

Bandido is a cooperative strategy card game for the entire family. Players work together to block a prisoner's escape route through tunnels.

### How long does it take to learn Bandido?

The rules for Bandido take approximately 30 seconds to explain, allowing you to start playing and having fun very quickly.

### What devices does Bandido support?

Bandido is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### What is the age rating for Bandido?

Bandido has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families to play together.

### How often is Bandido updated?

The latest version of Bandido is 1.2, and it was last updated on October 3, 2022. Updates typically bring improvements and new content.

### Does Bandido have ads?

No, Bandido does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What is the price of Bandido?

Bandido is a paid application, available for $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you full access to the game.

### What is the user rating for Bandido?

Bandido has a strong user rating of 4.3 stars based on 9 ratings, indicating positive reception from players.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-10-03

Added developer link to main menu.

### 1.1 — 2021-11-22

Fixed poor framerate on some devices.

### 1.0 — 2021-11-15

No release notes.

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