Blackbox

- Type: Traditional game
- Genre: Puzzler
- Developer: Shapes and Stories LLC
- Release date: February 25, 2016
- Status: Free with in-game purchases
- Platform: iOS, iPadOS
- Language: Multilingual
- Rating: 9/10
Blackbox is an unconventional puzzle game that flips traditional mobile gaming on its head, encouraging you to think beyond the screen. There’s no classic storyline, characters, or dialogue. Instead, your device itself becomes the central object of exploration.
A Puzzle Beyond Touch
Each challenge is an intellectual test that cannot be solved by ordinary taps. Blackbox encourages creative use of your smartphone: listening to sounds, changing the device’s orientation, interacting with system functions, and literally thinking outside the app.
Levels are short but ingenious. There are no step-by-step instructions — developers reward experimentation, observation, and logic. The satisfaction comes not from speed but from the “aha!” moment when an unexpected solution suddenly clicks.
Accessibility and Inclusivity
Blackbox places special emphasis on accessibility. Recent versions fully support VoiceOver:
- All interface elements are properly narrated
- Buttons are clearly labeled
- Navigation is intuitive
- Additional sound cues are integral to solving puzzles, helping players orient themselves without visual feedback
This makes the experience not only technically accessible but genuinely enjoyable for blind and visually impaired users.
The game imposes no strict time limits and does not penalize mistakes. You can progress at your own pace, revisit levels, and explore multiple solutions. Blackbox is about curiosity and the joy of unconventional thinking. If you seek a thoughtful, logic-driven experience with full screen reader support, this game is a must-try.