Blackbox vs ShiroGuessr

So you think you understand this thing you’re holding? Think again. Stop tapping. Stop swiping. In fact, stop touching the screen at all. To crack Blackbox’s puzzles you’ll need to find solitude and stillness, climb mountains, call on friends, get in tune with the cosmos, and think outside the box. Minimalistic visual clues make for incredibly satisfying “Aha!” moments, while sonic interfaces provide an extra level of guidance and nuance that makes Blackbox accessible with or without vision. Thoughtful haptic feedback, Easter eggs on Easter eggs, and solutions that can’t be found beneath the glass of your screen redefine what a puzzle can be. You’ll never see your device the same way again. Think you’re clever? Prove it. (Blackbox is a living game under active development by Ryan McLeod. When not eating burritos or drinking coffee, he’s busy designing and developing new Blackbox challenges.) ■

White is not just one color. Hidden within what we call "white" are countless subtle variations. ShiroGuessr is a new kind of color game where you discover those invisible differences. Classic Mode: Find the color that matches the target among a lineup of whites. They look similar, but they're all different. How close can your eyes get to the correct answer? Map Mode: Hunt for the target color's hiding spot within a map filled with white gradients. An advanced mode that tests your instincts and judgment under a time limit. Features: - Random challenges drawn from over 1,000 shades of "white" - Quantify your color perception with a score - Share your results and compete with friends - Built-in tutorial so anyone can start playing right away The invisible color becomes visible.