# Mr Jack Pocket

> 2-player deduction game of cat-and-mouse, Sherlock vs. Jack the Ripper. (iPhone/iPad app by Meeple Touch.)

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- Developer: [Meeple Touch](https://appshunter.io/developer/815763527)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-jack-pocket/id853246110/reviews.md

## What is Mr Jack Pocket?

The faithful adaptation of the board game: Mr. Jack Pocket! The famous and thrilling 2-player cat-and-mouse game.
The Pocket version tweaks the rules for shorter, more intense games.

Whitechapel, 1888. Despite the police’s best efforts, Jack is still on the loose. The famous Sherlock Holmes is tasked with ending the crime spree of this maniac. But Jack has a few tricks up his sleeves and disguised himself as one of the detectives on the crime scene! It is up to Sherlock to unmask the madman; but he must hurry, or Jack will vanish into the night…

HOW TO PLAY:
Each player endorses one role: Sherlock or Jack.
Sherlock's goal is to clear every other investigator until there is only one left: the one Jack is impersonating. In order to achieve this, he will need to have line of sight over his fellow detectives; each night Jack will have to tell if he is currently visible or not, allowing Sherlock to eliminate suspects. On the opposing side, Jack's goal is only to delay the investigation until dawn, when he can escape. Each night, both players will be able to reshape the board in order to shed a dim light on the streets of the city, or to remain hidden in the shadows...

CHALLENGE YOUR DEDUCTION SKILLS IN SOLO OR MULTIPLAYER:
Play against an adjustable AI to sharpen your mind or test your cunning against players from all around the world! 

To sum up, the game features:
• The universe of Whitechapel inspired from the original board game, digitally modernized
• A tactical gameplay for tensed games
• A solo offline mode and an online mode

To find more information about Asmodee Digital, please go to : http://www.asmodee-digital.com/

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Languages available: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

## Key features

- 2-player cat-and-mouse game
- Deduction and strategy gameplay
- Solo offline mode
- Online multiplayer mode
- Adjustable AI difficulty
- Digital adaptation of board game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-jack-pocket/id853246110/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Freezes

*2024-08-13*

I really like this game.  The only problem is every 3-5th game it freezes and has to be restarted.

### 3/5 — Freezes in Duel Mode

*2024-06-17*

Great game. Nice to be able to play it on the go. Game always freezes in duel mode. Have tried to play it multiple times to show my friends the game and have yet to complete one.

### 1/5 — 버그가 많아서 자꾸 꺼져요

*2023-10-23*

버그가 많아서 플레이중에 자꾸 멈추거나 꺼져요
온라인 로그인 아떻게하는지

### 3/5 — Needs an update

*2023-09-10*

This is a good game but it now freezes frequently using the current version of iOS.

### 5/5 — Excellent game

*2021-09-06*

Excellent logic game and very replayable.

### 1/5 — Connection to Asmodee Digital Failed

*2021-08-08*

After purchasing Mr Jack Pocket, have tried to use the Duel mode several times. Always get the above error. The login to Asmodee is correct because it works for Ticket to Ride. Because I can’t get logged in, the Mr Jack app is useless to me. Have tried contacting Asmodee on several occasions with no response.

### 2/5 — Unstable

*2021-06-15*

Mr Jack Pocket is a great game, and it’s well implemented here in design but it crashes so often that is barely playable. Very frustrating and would be 5 stars if they could fix the bugs.

### 1/5 — Game freezes

*2021-04-30*

The game freezes after a few rounds.

### 2/5 — App crashes

*2021-04-25*

Bought the game for iPhone se 2 and game crashes mid-game! Tried all the tricks to check with no success. Such a shame, but the haven’t updated in 3yrs. Time to look at the app please!!!

### 5/5 — Still the most played app on my phone

*2020-12-08*

A great deduction puzzle, and perfect for a 5-6 minute game.  I’ve played this to death, and I’ve seen my skill with it grow steadily - I thought it was simply impossible at first, but then I learned to anticipate the AI’s moves and plan ahead for subsequent rounds. The interface is a little glitchy on my iPad (and the game is simply too small to be enjoyable on my phone), but I’ll forgive the clunkiness because I enjoy the game so much. 

I’ve logged over 1,200 plays in “Medium” difficulty, with (according to the app) a 70% win rate, and I still rate this as my “go to” game for a quick break.

## Frequently asked questions about Mr Jack Pocket

### What is Mr Jack Pocket?

Mr Jack Pocket is a digital adaptation of the 2-player board game of the same name. It's a thrilling cat-and-mouse deduction game set in Whitechapel, 1888, where one player is Sherlock Holmes and the other is Jack the Ripper.

### How do you play Mr Jack Pocket?

One player takes on the role of Sherlock, aiming to identify Jack among the investigators by having line of sight. The other player is Jack, whose goal is to delay the investigation until dawn to escape. Both players can manipulate the board each night to aid their objectives.

### Is Mr Jack Pocket free to play?

Based on the information provided, Mr Jack Pocket is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Can I play Mr Jack Pocket alone?

Yes, the game features a solo offline mode where you can play against an adjustable AI to sharpen your deduction skills. You can also challenge players from around the world in the online multiplayer mode.

### What makes the Pocket version different?

The Pocket version of Mr Jack is designed for shorter, more intense games compared to the original board game. It tweaks the rules to offer a more focused and thrilling deduction experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2018-03-14

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Bug fix : online game

### 2.0.2 — 2016-11-08

Bugs fixed:
- Freeze in multiplayer mode on a same tablet corrected.
- Crash when playing against IA in a specific case (joker choosen first by IA)

### 2.0.1 — 2016-10-26

Minor bug fixes

### 1.9 — 2016-10-19

Play against detectives and criminals from all around the world with the new multiplayer mode!

### 1.3.1 — 2015-01-06

Mr Jack Pocket is now compatible with iPhone 6 Plus.

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