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Blackbox

Blackbox

Play without touch

108K ratings
4545 reviews
#35 in free Trivia
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🧩 Puzzle
🧠 Trivia
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 25, 2016
  • August 17, 2026

Features

Developer

Shapes and Stories LLC
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🧾$1.19 - $20.00
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About

This puzzle game challenges you to solve intricate problems without touching the screen. It utilizes minimalistic visual cues, sonic interfaces, and haptic feedback to guide you through unique challenges that require thinking outside the box. Discover a new way to interact with your device and prove your cleverness.

✓Touchless gameplay
✓Minimalistic visual clues
✓Sonic interfaces
✓Haptic feedback
✓External puzzle solving
✓Easter eggs
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Blackbox. Based on 108K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Unique and creative gameplay
  • 🤔Challenges users to think outside the box
  • 😄Humorous and witty comments
  • 🔑Utilizes phone features in innovative ways

Negative things

  • 🤯Extremely challenging puzzles
  • 💰Expensive for additional content
  • 🤖Concerns about app accessing device permissions
  • 🚗Puzzles requiring travel/location are inaccessible for some
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What's New in Blackbox

3.1

August 17, 2026

■ Added some lovely gentle nudges to help new players who get stuck ■ Tweaked the starting sequence for some new players ■ Permission prompts now explain Blackbox’s approach to privacy more clearly ■ Polished how buttons on the grid appear, disappear and tease ■ Refreshed a few translations

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In-App Purchases

$1.19

Tiny Hint Pack

No shame here. You show great restraint.

Charts

Top Free

📉 35-2

Trivia games

This game dropped -2 positions in Trivia games chart.

Last updated on August 24, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 60+8

Trivia games

This game rose +8 positions in Trivia games chart.

Last updated on August 24, 2026.

User reviews

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What a game

When I first saw this game on my recommended I didn’t really thought I liked it at first, but man is it got me already confused and in a good way. I love the puzzles and the interaction between the game and your actual phone functions, do not recommend this game if people are not familiar with patterns and puzzles, but fun game all around
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fun!

yay
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Level 6

No way to beat level 6 (silence). Completely silent and still registering noise. Over it, deleting app.
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Light larp

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Answer

Blackbox made me do it lol
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Hints not working as expected

Bug

Progress reset after app update

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add ability to earn hint credits through watching ads

Feature

Include more free puzzles

Feature

Improve accessibility for users with limited mobility

Feature

Provide better guidance and instructions for puzzles

Feature

FAQ

What is Blackbox?

Blackbox is a unique puzzle game that challenges players to solve problems without touching the screen. It relies on visual cues, sound, and haptic feedback to guide players through its intricate puzzles, encouraging them to think creatively and look beyond the device itself for solutions.

How do I play Blackbox?

Gameplay involves observing minimalistic visual clues and using sound and haptic feedback for guidance. Many puzzles require interacting with your environment, calling on friends, or thinking in unconventional ways rather than direct screen interaction. The goal is to find satisfying 'Aha!' moments through deduction and external observation.

Is Blackbox free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features. The core experience is designed to be accessible without any initial cost.

What makes Blackbox different from other puzzle games?

Blackbox distinguishes itself by its 'play without touch' mechanic, pushing players to engage with the game in entirely new ways. It emphasizes observation, deduction, and external problem-solving, offering a deeply satisfying experience through its minimalistic design and clever puzzle design.

What devices is Blackbox compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact device compatibility. However, it is described as a mobile application, implying it is available on both iOS and Android platforms. Users should check their respective app stores for specific version requirements.