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Play Overview
Boo! (2017) is a Halloween-themed puzzle game where you decorate pumpkins using cauldrons of coloured paint. The twist is that to create each design, you need to cover up different parts of the pumpkin using an assortment of items. The challenge is to apply the layers of paint in the correct order using the masking of each item to create the target design. It's unique and simple to grasp but takes a great deal of thought and experimentation to achieve each design.
In each level, you are given a pumpkin design to copy, 5 vats of paint and a range of items. By putting on eye patches, masks and hats, you can control which bits of the pumpkin are doused in each paint application, allowing you to create intricate designs.
There are 16 levels on the web browser version, and 21 on the mobile versions, each level being more challenging than the ones before it. You need to carefully think about the best order to do each coat of paint, and decide which items you need to put on your pumpkin each time. Mastering the game will take some time.
It's a novel concept, that results in surprisingly difficult challenges that forces you to think carefully about each and every move you make and rewards patience, persistence and planning.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Boo! 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 13 months ago.
In each level, you are given a pumpkin design to copy, 5 vats of paint and a range of items. By putting on eye patches, masks and hats, you can control which bits of the pumpkin are doused in each paint application, allowing you to create intricate designs.
There are 16 levels on the web browser version, and 21 on the mobile versions, each level being more challenging than the ones before it. You need to carefully think about the best order to do each coat of paint, and decide which items you need to put on your pumpkin each time. Mastering the game will take some time.
It's a novel concept, that results in surprisingly difficult challenges that forces you to think carefully about each and every move you make and rewards patience, persistence and planning.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Boo! 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 13 months ago.
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Play Style
This is a Puzzle and Sequencing game with Brain Game elements. This is a single-player game.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Rated 4+ on the Apple App Store.
This game includes adverts on some platforms that are watched to unlock additional content. Note that these adverts are not covered by the age rating and may include older-rated content.
Skill Level
4+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. The simple concept is perfect for really young players. As they progress they are actually learning relatively complex concepts of colour, order, masking and shape.
Costs
Boo!
This game is free to play, but there are other costs associated with this game:
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
- Advertising: Smartphone or Tablet version of this game includes adverts. This varies in form but watching ads is often incentivised by unlocking additional content and progress in the game. Note that these are not covered by the age rating and may include older-rated content.
You can pay on the mobile versions to remove adverts.
You can play for free on the Boo! web page.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 23/10/2017
Price: Free
Out Now: Android, Web and iOS
Skill Rating: 4+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Puzzle, Sequencing and Brain Game
Accessibility: 25 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Cartoon
Developer: Bart Bonte (@BartBonte)
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