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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 17, 2014
  • December 29, 2014

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Test your reflexes in a challenging, single-game experience designed to provide an adrenaline rush. Compete in daily tournaments for a chance to prove your holiness.

Daily tournaments
Adrenaline rush gameplay
Single-game focus
Reflex test
Challenging experience
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What's New in The Holy Hand Grenade

1.1.1

December 29, 2014

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed: Crash when joining new tournaments (weird bug in iOS8)

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User reviews

Roger the Shruber

All it needs is some coconuts banging together in the background, and some healthy debates about swallows and watery tarts. The game is great fun.

Curiously addictive

This is a quirky little game. All you have to do is react fast enough to take your finger off the screen before the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch (cf. Monty Python and the Holy Grail) explodes.
You then progress to the next round where the reaction limit between the blessed and the damned is that much tighter.
There's only one round of play per day so it's perfect if you're juggling roles as a busy mum, soldier of fortune and leader of a small European country like myself.
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O LORD..

O LORD, bless this Thy hand grenade that with it Thou mayest blow Thine enemies to tiny bits, in Thy mercy.

Seems fun! But...

Am I doing something wrong? I can't seem to get to level 2 everyday I play I'm always playing level 1... Not like my level but the game level.... And it keeps wanting me to practice...

Brilliant!

Can't get enough. Need more players so we can archive salvation.

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FAQ

What is the gameplay like in The Holy Hand Grenade?

The Holy Hand Grenade focuses on a short, sharp, single-game experience designed to test your reflexes and provide an adrenaline rush. It's described as a competitive gaming challenge.

How often can I play in tournaments?

You can participate in a new tournament once a day. This design aims to maximize the adrenaline rush and focus required for each attempt.

Does The Holy Hand Grenade have ads?

No, The Holy Hand Grenade does not contain advertisements. It is a free game without any ad interruptions.

What devices does The Holy Hand Grenade support?

The Holy Hand Grenade is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated in December 2014.

What is the age rating for The Holy Hand Grenade?

The Holy Hand Grenade has an age rating of 12+. This is due to its challenging nature and potential for stress.

Is The Holy Hand Grenade available offline?

The description does not explicitly mention offline play. However, the focus on daily tournaments suggests it may require an internet connection to participate.

What do reviewers say about The Holy Hand Grenade?

Reviewers have praised its distilled competitive gaming experience, calling it sharp, stressful, and amazing with a Monty Python flavor. Some have compared its frustration to Flappy Bird.

How frequently is The Holy Hand Grenade updated?

The Holy Hand Grenade was last updated on December 29, 2014, to version 1.1.1. This indicates infrequent updates.