# The Jackbox — Solve puzzles before it pops!

> Tricky puzzle game to solve mysterious boxes before they pop. (iPhone/iPad app by MOBIPLAY OU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jackbox/id1472996482 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MOBIPLAY OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/563180181)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.59/5 from 739 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 422 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2019-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jackbox/id1472996482/reviews.md

## What is The Jackbox?

The Jackbox is a tricky puzzle game where your mission is to solve mysterious puzzle boxes before they pop.

Binxy The Clown is hiding something in the mysterious boxes. Your goal is to open them by solving mechanical puzzles and peculiar riddles. To unlock the secret of this strange circus and its staff you'll need to solve more than 60 of these boxes!

In the circus, fun is guaranteed for everyone...

STUNNING GRAPHICS
Experience the atmosphere you have never seen before.

MIND-BLOWING STORY
Open the puzzle boxes to reveal a secret story.

AMAZING PUZZLES
Thinking outside of the box just got a new meaning!

EASY TO BEGIN
...but very hard to stop!

AUTHENTIC SOUNDTRACK
The gameplay is accompanied by an original soundtrack that perfectly depicts a spooky circus ambiance.

CHOOSE YOUR MODE
Enjoy the game either in Normal or AR mode.

SINGLE PLAYER OR MULTIPLAYER
The game features a great single-player mode and for the first time a multiplayer AR mode in which cooperation between you and your friends is necessary to open the puzzle boxes.

FREE TO PLAY
Download The Jackbox now and start your adventure with 30 free levels.

## Key features

- Solve mechanical puzzles and riddles
- Over 60 unique puzzle boxes
- Stunning circus atmosphere graphics
- Engaging mind-blowing story
- Normal and AR modes
- Single-player and multiplayer options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Blue Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| White Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purple Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green Box Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Jackbox?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Enjoyable puzzles
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Nice graphics
- 🤡 Creepy/spooky theme

**Cons**

- 🔍 Lack of instructions
- 🔌 Overheating issues
- 🔦 Disruptive lighting/shaking effects
- 🕰️ Timed puzzles can be frustrating
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzles

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Ads not working properly
- Frequent crashes

**Most requested features**

- Option to disable lighting/shaking effects
- Ability to collect all puzzle pieces
- More challenging puzzles
- Landscape mode support
- Cross-save functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jackbox/id1472996482/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The Best!

*2026-03-29, version 2.0*

Love the puzzles! 100%

### 3/5 — Irritating graphics

*2024-10-01, version 2.0*

This game has potential but why have the developers put in the irritating vibration of the box and blackening of the screen which disrupts your play. I know what they are trying to achieve but it just doesn’t work. I really enjoyed the bird cage games but this one sadly is not of the same standard. I deleted in the end because it was too annoying.

### 4/5 — Issues

*2024-08-14, version 2.0*

So, the game is great! But.. how are you supposed to beat the green pack when it doesn’t even give you enough time to do the puzzles? I’m doing them quickly, but it keeps making me restart before I can finish the last puzzle on level 12

### 2/5 — Constant stress…

*2024-03-23, version 2.0*

The puzzles are just too easy. 

So instead of making the puzzles more challenging or creative…. The developers focused on creating stress and complications on the players themselves. 

The box is constantly jumping around…pause and wait. 
The lights flicker… scene goes dark … pause and wait. 
The Jack-in-the-box comes out and jump scares you…pause and wait.

Half the game is waiting and trying to just get to the puzzle. 

And of course, the “horror” background music …which is mostly tension-building and repetitive.

I really don’t like leaving negative reviews for any developer/game. But this one has a tolerance level not everyone is at. 

If you don’t mind being visually assaulted and in a constant state of anxiety while playing a puzzle…then you might like this one.  I’ll pass.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2023-11-03, version 2.0*

I’m not a fan of timed puzzles and just don’t feel like it’s worth $6. Cute but not great.

### 4/5 — Hidden objects

*2023-01-16, version 1.1*

This is a fun game (the puzzles start off crazy easy, but they’re just teaching you the conventions for later puzzles). The biggest problem is that there are also Hidden Object puzzles. 

I avoid hidden object games because my eyesight is not great and the phone is already tiny. Now that I’ve figured out what’s going on, I’ve accepted that I have to enlarge the screen and scan every pixel — I know I’m not the game’s demographic, so that’s fine. I just wish I had known ahead of time. 

You can play it without the hidden objects, but then you don’t get to go to evil clown heaven at the end. And really, shouldn’t everyone be welcome in evil clown heaven? I’m just saying.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2022-09-26, version 1.1*

I love how there’s not even any instructions to play you just have to figure it out on your own

### 1/5 — Frustrated on first level!

*2022-07-21, version 1.1*

I only got one puzzle piece. I’m supposed to get 2. I don’t know how to get the second one or what creates them. I cannot repeat the tutorial to find out what happens when the box shakes or WHY the box shakes. The words disappeared too fast, and now I cannot access the tutorial again. Frustrating!

### 3/5 — Gane is Fun, Clown is a Drag

*2021-11-24, version 1.1*

I get it: The menacing clown is the central theme. And I don’t mind him popping out every now and then to annoy me. But the constant banging from inside the box is not really artful; it’s disruptive annoying — and it’s pretty distracting when I’m trying to solve a particularly knotty puzzle. Maybe “Turn Banging Off” could be an option in the settings.

### 1/5 — Boring

*2021-10-09, version 1.1*

Boring

## Frequently asked questions about The Jackbox

### What is The Jackbox game about?

The Jackbox is a puzzle game where players must solve mechanical puzzles and riddles within mysterious boxes before they 'pop'. The game features over 60 boxes to unlock, revealing a secret story set in a spooky circus.

### What are the key features of The Jackbox?

Key features include solving over 60 unique puzzle boxes, stunning circus-themed graphics, a mind-blowing story, an authentic soundtrack, and the choice between Normal and AR modes. It also offers both single-player and multiplayer AR modes.

### Is The Jackbox free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play, offering 30 free levels to start. Additional levels or content may be available through in-app purchases.

### What platforms is The Jackbox available on?

The description does not specify exact platforms, but it is a mobile application. It offers both single-player and multiplayer AR modes, suggesting compatibility with devices that support AR.

### Can I play The Jackbox with friends?

Yes, the game features a multiplayer AR mode where cooperation with friends is necessary to open the puzzle boxes. This allows for a shared puzzle-solving experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-10-23

Minor performance improvements.

### 1.1 — 2019-12-04

Major gameplay update!
Free Blue Pack available.
Minor performance improvements.

### 1.0 — 2019-10-30

No release notes.

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