# The Prison Boys

> Mystery novel and escape-game adventure with a focus on story and puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by SEEC Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prison-boys/id1236052705 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SEEC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364208254)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 311 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 831 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prison-boys/id1236052705/reviews.md

## What is The Prison Boys?

Mystery novel + Escape-game!!

[Challenge the prison in the underground of the Empire]
 -----[ The Prison Boys ]-----"


◆◇+-- You will like it... --+◇◆
* If you like mystery, quizzes and solving problems.
* If you like free apps about quizzes and riddles.
* If you want to enjoy a mystery novel and escape-game.
* If you like mystery games and escape-games.
* If you like date simulations.
* if you like novel games and adventure games.


◆◇+-- Story --+◇◆
It's at the end of Taisho era.
The main character, Tetsu Akatsuki witnesses an incident in 12-Story Prison which is one of hub of  Secret Police… 
The closer he gets to the truth, the more he finds that the dark of 12-Story Prison is deep.
Holding your own sense of justice in mind, solve the mysteries together with your partner!
The mystery novel adventure game about the justice and friendship between Tetsu and Nagi, who put their lives at risk.


◆◇+--What's the mystery novel + escape the room adventure game?--+◇◆
It's an escape-game that the focus is more on the story.
Players listen to the people's stories, find the keys and items to solve the problems.
Sometimes you get hints and keys from conversations and items to solve the problems…
Rely on your own deductions and solve the mystery.


◆◇+-- Brief and Features --+◇◆
* [Solving -problems + Escape-game] It's a new genre that has both features of escape games and a novel.
* The mystery/detective game that you can enjoy both the story and problem solving.
* The story is dozens of times the volume of an escape game. Basically you can play it for free.
*Easy to play! Anyone can freely play and enjoy it!
**This is a fictional work. Any resemblance to actual organizations or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
**This game saves data automatically when you clear the stages. 


◆◇+-- Official information --+◇◆
[TITLE] The Prison Boys
[GENRE] Mystery novel + Escape-game


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* We cannot restore the deleted data. Please manage your data/app yourself.
* We refund purchased items.
* We don't recommend installing the app to your tablet. On some tablets, it might not work properly.
* Please play it when you have an internet connection.
(* Some data loss may occur)

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## Key features

- Mystery novel and escape-game hybrid
- Engaging storyline with problem-solving
- Character interactions and relationship building
- Puzzle-solving with hints from conversations and items
- Automatic data saving upon stage completion

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 ticket | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 tickets | $39.99 | one-time |
| Beginners Set (10 Tickets) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Stories Red Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 tickets | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 tickets | $11.99 | one-time |
| 30 tickets | $17.99 | one-time |
| 50 tickets | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Short Stories Complete Set! | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Prison Boys?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📖 Compelling and emotionally engaging storyline
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and character design
- 🎵 High-quality music and sound effects
- 🧩 Well-designed puzzles and mystery mechanics
- 😊 Memorable and likable characters
- 📚 Multiple endings and routes to discover
- 🎭 Excellent plot twists and pacing
- 🆓 Free-to-play with optional purchases
- 🇯🇵 Interesting historical setting and context
- 🎮 Smooth gameplay mechanics and interactions
- 💔 Emotionally impactful and touching ending

**Cons**

- 🎫 Limited daily tickets restrict gameplay progression
- ✍️ Translation errors and typos throughout
- 💳 Requires payment for special stories
- 🔄 Ticket refresh system unreliable for some users
- 🎯 Some puzzles require specific knowledge or are obtuse
- 📱 Screen display issues on certain devices
- 🔐 No data transfer option between devices
- ⏱️ Slow progression due to ticket system
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and technical issues
- 🎮 Some gameplay mechanics feel tedious

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Daily tickets not refreshing or resetting
- Login rewards not being received
- App crashes on startup for some users
- Screen cutoff issues preventing item interaction
- Double charging on in-app purchases
- Data not transferring to new devices
- Music continuing to play after menu exit
- Kyouji story progression issues

**Most requested features**

- CG gallery for viewing collected images
- Indefinite ticket campaign instead of 10-day limit
- Anime adaptation of the game
- More investigation and exploration segments
- Romantic elements in the story
- Additional games in similar style
- Sequel or alternate endings
- Short story unlocks through gameplay completion

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-prison-boys/id1236052705/reviews.md

### 5/5 — An absolute masterpiece. ❤️

*2024-07-24*

It's been around 3 years since I played and it still has such a special place in my heart. The Prison Boys is a FANTASTIC game. Everything from the story, the music, to the characters, to the puzzles and gameplay, trust me you WILL get attached ESPECIALLY to the characters (oh my god I can go on and on about Naoya Mitsuru Nagi and Tetsu all day 😭🩵). Literally this game will make you cry from its storytelling, hands down the best game I have ever played in my life. an absolute recommend for everyone!

### 5/5 — God the ending

*2024-04-13*

This story is beautiful. The ending was so tragic and moving and I cried. The characters were wonderfully drawn and animated and the music really heightened the whole story. 10/10, would play again

### 5/5 — never been so invested

*2023-07-06*

ive only had the game for a few days, and at first i only downloaded it because of the art style and the ratings… shallow, i know :”) 
anyways, when i started playing- oh my god
i had no clue itd be a mystery game since i never read the description, so chapter 1 left me winded. to be honest, i havent had the time just yet to go through much of the rest of the story, but ive been constantly thinking about it. 
really, the only thing i wish theyd add is a gallery for the CGs shown through the story, even the… uh.. death scenes…… 
maybe there is one and i just havent found it yet? im not sure, but id really appriciate it!
anyways, if youre still considering getting this game, pLEASE TRY IT OUT!!! there are ads, but theyre SO much more tolerable in amount compared to other mobile games! 
all in all, i love this game so far, and im so excited to see how the story progresses each time :DD

### 5/5 — GREAT GAME

*2023-01-02, version 1.1.0*

One of the most compelling visual novel games! I love the other works from this developer as well, the storyline is very well-written and all the characters are interesting.

### 5/5 — Real Tearjerker

*2022-06-14*

I have played every other title in the SEEC mystery series (not including Tsumugu Logic) but damn. This made me the most surprised and the saddest out of all of them. Those plot twists were VERY well done and didn’t come out left field. And probably the fact this is based on a real event made me so sad and feel for the characters. Not even Tasokare Hotel or Yotsume God was this smart or depressing (still very good games on their own, go check them out too!)
But every time my 5 tickets ran out, I would get so annoyed! Please extend the 10 day ticket campaign to an indefinite amount of time, like Tasokare Hotel. 
Well done, devs!

### 5/5 — ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Never wanted it to end!!

*2022-06-11, version 1.1.0*

This is by far my FAVORITE Seec game! I looked forward to okaying it every day! Absolutely incredible engaging story, lovable characters you get super attached to quickly, challenging creative puzzles, and so many chapters and different routes you have to figure out how to unlock! I also love the practically all male cast. Refreshing to have boys as the protagonists rather than girls for a change. I wish they’d make an anime of this because it’s just THAT good! I’m so upset I finished it! I wish I could forget all of it just so I could play the entire thing over again! Please make more games like this!

### 5/5 — one of my fav games

*2021-08-24*

i was looking for some otome games to play and i just happened to find this game and i’m so happy i did! the animation looks amazing and the plot is rlly interesting not to mention the investigation aspects are fun yet challenging :))

### 5/5 — ❤️

*2021-05-14*

One of the best game of Seec. It’s worth to download. I love how I can learn the historical of Japan while enjoy in playing it.

### 5/5 — Masterpiece

*2021-04-06, version 1.0.9*

I never knew that perfection could take the form of an app. And im not lying, the puzzles were hard but fun, the game was suspenseful, and always kept me begging for more. Was a really fun experience!!

### 5/5 — WOOOOO

*2021-01-10*

Oh my gosh, that was so good, like i just got the good/true ending and i’m like tearing up bro, that was like a wild ride. The amount of times i was screaming “NOOOO” because our friends died, it was just really, it was a rollercoaster of emotions. Like that’s it. It was sooooo much fun oh my gosh, i loved it, thank you for bestowing this upon me.

## Frequently asked questions about The Prison Boys

### What kind of game is The Prison Boys?

The Prison Boys is a unique genre that combines a mystery novel with an escape-game. It focuses heavily on the story, allowing players to experience an adventure while solving puzzles and uncovering secrets within a prison setting.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features a deep mystery novel storyline, escape-game mechanics, and puzzle-solving elements. Players can interact with characters, find items, and use clues from conversations to overcome challenges. It also offers automatic data saving when stages are cleared.

### Is the game free to play?

Yes, the game is fundamentally free to play, offering a substantial story volume. However, there are in-app purchases available for special content, such as paid-for special stories which include movies and text.

### What are the system requirements or compatibility for this app?

The game requires an internet connection to play. While it can be played on various devices, it is not recommended for tablets as it might not function properly on some tablet models. Data loss can occur if the app is deleted or cache is cleared.

### What is the story about?

Set at the end of the Taisho era, the story follows Tetsu Akatsuki, who witnesses an incident at the 12-Story Prison. As he delves deeper, he uncovers the prison's dark secrets and must solve mysteries with his partner, exploring themes of justice and friendship.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2021-05-10

Ver Fixed bugs

### 1.0.9 — 2021-03-31

Ver Fixed bugs

### 1.0.8 — 2020-09-17

Ver1.0.8　Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0.7 — 2020-07-21

Ver1.0.5　Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0.5 — 2017-08-05

Ver1.0.5　Fixed minor bugs

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