Blackstone Mysteries

I actually got this game to get points in another game from this developer (Mystery Society) but realized that I like this one better! I love the variety of activities available, mini games that don’t rely on the energy points from the main game, an office to decorate, trading items with friends (or even random players if you want), trading items with in game characters, and completing tasks, ALL of which earn you points, items, coins, or energy! THE ADS ARE OPTIONAL! You can choose to watch them if you want a free hint, energy, coins, etc. Hats off to the developers on that decision! It’s the “catch more flies with honey than vinegar” approach. REWARD you for watching ads instead of punishing you with them for playing their game. I’m over here happily watching ads because I get a much needed hint or get to play just a bit longer with the extra energy. I’m on level 16 and very happy with this game, ads and all! Update: On level 26 and have lost a good deal of enthusiasm for this game because I am not able to complete any of the tasks. I can play a scene over and over, level that scene up as far as it goes, and they almost never give me the items that I need to complete the the assigned tasks. I still level up in the game in general, but there’s no joy in it when the achievables are impossible.

Good game however not really a purpose/goal to reach. New people should decorate their office w/5 items but think about adding more items comparing your cost with rewards. To be a “good” friend #1-gift daily,#2-what you send as gift I give back, & #3-if you don’t gift do not expect anything in return. I enter Blackstone 5-6x daily, sending gifts as often as possible. I am very disappointed that I have never, EVER received a full “Daily Gift” from the game. I would like to know how their clock works. If you like hidden objects this is fun, but can become boring if having to repeat locations. Playing “Mini Games” are a must if you do not want to spend $.

I do really like all the variety of things to do in this game and the linked games but my big problem with them is you pay for a lot of things in the game but they still have loud interrupting ads that don't even apply to me , I am pretty sure after a bit these ads will drive me to delete all the linked games and search for something else to play. If I could just pay for no ads I would give it at least 4 stars. I really find it frustrating that ads like the casino ads take my sound away so that the games no longer has sound.