# Whoowasit? > Digital board game adaptation for deduction and teamwork to find a stolen ring. (iPhone/iPad app by Ravensburger Verlag GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoowasit/id524333251 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ravensburger Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505283467) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Family - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 374 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany) - Released: 2012-09-06 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoowasit/id524333251/reviews.md ## What is Whoowasit?? Whoowasit? has been nominated in the categories „Bestes Kinderspiel“ (best game for kids) and “Bestes Familienspiel” (best game for families) for the “Deutscher Entwicklerpreis” (German Developers-Award). Winner of the GIGA Maus 2012 as "Das beste Spiel" (the best game) in the category family Award winner: - GIGA-Maus 2012 (the best game/family category) - Disney FamilyFun Toy of the Year 2011 - Creative Child Magazine Game of the Year 2011 - The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2011 - Children's Game of the Year 2008 Boardgamegeek.com 4/5 – “This is a great app if you have children, I would certainly recommend picking it up. […] The production value is so amazing it may just be worth checking out anyway.” The “Children’s game of the year 2008” from Ravensburger now available on your iDevice “Whoowasit?” is the digital adaptation of the “Children’s game of the Year 2008” by the successful author Reiner Knizia. Now the fun tactical adventure full of mystery and magic is finally available on iPhone and iPad! The king’s castle is in danger! The evil wizard has been seen near the kingdom. Only the king’s magical ring can protect the castle, but it has disappeared. Can you find the thief? The children of the castle are the last hope. The animals have seen the thief: they want to help to catch him in order to get back the ring, and only the children can talk to them and understand them. A sharp eye and deduction skills are needed to solve this puzzle, as only together can the children track down the thief! Careful thinking, strong team play and working closely together are necessary for the small detectives to reach their goal. But watch out for the ghost! Can the kingdom be saved on time from the evil magician? Features: ► Digital adaptation of the “Children’s game of the Year 2008”. ► By the successful author Reiner Knizia. ► Interactive tutorial to easily start playing. ► Full Retina support on iPhone and iPad! ► Teamwork, tactics and powerful deduction skills are necessary to find the thief on time! ► Search the castle, speak with the animals, open secret doors and find the magical ring. ► Play with up to 4 players at the same time on the same iDevice. Work together to save the kingdom! ► Chest mode: use your iDevice with the original “Whoowhasit” board game! ► No need to assemble: simply start the application to enter the magic world! And best of all: no need to put away the game once you have finished playing. ## Key features - Digital adaptation of award-winning board game - Interactive tutorial - Teamwork and deduction gameplay - Search castle and speak with animals - Local multiplayer for up to 4 players - Chest mode compatible with physical board game ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoowasit/id524333251/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Brilliant game to play with kids *2024-01-25, version 1.8* It’s a fun game, the narrator encourages the kids, it helps build memory strategies, or a great way to encourage writing practice if you have the kids write down the clues. There are achievements to unlock to encourage playing again. ### 1/5 — Whoo was it *2021-03-26, version 1.7.1* No captions!!! All audio.. not very accessible ### 5/5 — Great family game *2019-10-16, version 1.6* My 7 and 5 years old enjoy playing this game. ### 5/5 — So good! *2018-08-19* Hands down the best Cooperative Board Game in the whole App Store. It has been played dozens of times over the last three years and still gets picked on rainy days over newer games. Great fun for kids and adults. Hoping for Ravensburger to make more apps, especially ones like this and older board games like Enchanted Forest. ### 4/5 — Classic game needs better representation *2018-02-27* The gameplay is smooth although quite slow. None of the characters are people of color. I would like to see other races included for the playable characters. ### 4/5 — Love it *2017-09-14* My daughter loved the game so much she was always asking if we could take it with us for days out. This solves the problem. She can now play it anywhere. I do wish the ghost and fairy would be more random. I know off by heart what order they're going to say things now. Other than that it's great. ### 5/5 — Excellent game *2017-09-04* Me and my son love this game, going round the rooms to find out who has the ring. We have completed all the games and would love some more like this. ### 5/5 — Wonderful Game! *2013-12-31, version 1.4* Bought this since the kids just received the board game for Christmas. (The board game version is a bit pricey but worth it). This digital game is a great adaption and the animations are fun. ### 5/5 — Great game, well done *2013-10-10* I originally bought the board game for my 3 nieces ages 5-12 and they loved it! Then when they saw this we played it several times and it is even better! True to the original, yet more entertaining and no cheating ;). Great job Ravensberger, looking for Enchanted Forest next. LOVE Scotland Yard! ### 5/5 — Excellent children’s game *2013-04-04, version 1.3.1* A deduction and memory game with a friendly UI and nice characterisation. Very good support for up to four players to play on the one iPad. ## Frequently asked questions about Whoowasit? ### What is Whoowasit? about? Whoowasit? is a digital adaptation of a board game where players work together to find a stolen magical ring and catch a thief before an evil wizard can harm the kingdom. It emphasizes teamwork, deduction, and a race against time. ### Is Whoowasit? suitable for young children? Yes, Whoowasit? has an age rating of 4+ and was awarded "Bestes Kinderspiel" (best game for kids) and "Bestes Familienspiel" (best game for families) at the German Developers-Award. The National Parenting Center also gave it a Seal of Approval. ### Can I play Whoowasit? with friends? Yes, Whoowasit? supports local multiplayer for up to 4 players on the same iDevice. Players must work together to solve the mystery and save the kingdom. ### Does Whoowasit? have ads? No, Whoowasit? does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience. ### What devices does Whoowasit? support? Whoowasit? is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It features full Retina support for enhanced visuals on these devices. ### How often is Whoowasit? updated? The latest version of Whoowasit? is 1.8, which was released on April 28, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, it has received updates since its initial 2012 release. ### What is the price of Whoowasit? Whoowasit? is available for purchase at $2.99. This is a one-time purchase for the full game. ### Can Whoowasit? be played offline? As a digital adaptation of a board game designed for local multiplayer and deduction, Whoowasit? does not require an internet connection to play, making it suitable for offline enjoyment. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8 — 2022-04-28 Small bug fixes and optimizations ### 1.7.1 — 2020-05-12 Small bug fixes and optimizations ### 1.7 — 2020-04-06 Small bug fixes and optimizations ### 1.6 — 2018-07-25 Small bug fixes and optimizations ### 1.5 — 2016-09-18 - Universal app - the update now works on both iPhone and iPad - All new iOS devices and their respective resolutions are now supported, including higher-resolution textures - Background music can be heard again - Information on the ghost on the die - New App icon - Other small bug fixes and optimizations ## Apps similar to Whoowasit? | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The fabulous Animal Playground](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fabulous-animal-playground/id467343891) | 1.0 (2) | $5.99 | Games | | [Math Land: Arithmetic for kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-land-arithmetic-for-kids/id1333069552) | 4.6 (115) | $3.99 | Games | | [Bubble Clusterz Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-clusterz-puzzle/id503831872) | 4.6 (24) | Free | Games | | [Yummy Yummy Monster Tummy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yummy-yummy-monster-tummy/id1589529511) | 4.0 (5) | Free | Games | | [Fashion Doodle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fashion-doodle/id639670563) | 4.5 (178) | $0.99 | Games | | [Blue Orange Companion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-orange-companion/id1455652668) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Ravensburger Verlag GmbH - [Scotland Yard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotland-yard/id494302506) - [Take It Easy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-it-easy/id554612639) - [Scotland Yard Master](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotland-yard-master/id686943176) - [GraviTrax](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravitrax/id1236092166) - [Werwörter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/werworter/id1441535259) All apps by Ravensburger Verlag GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/1505283467 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*