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Puzzle · Browser game

Bars of Black and White

Released January 28, 2009 (18 years ago) · by Gregory Avery-Weir

Play on gregoryaveryweir.itch.io ↗

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About Bars of Black and White

You can't remember the last time you left your room. When you receive a barcode reader in the mail, you discover that the world around you is not what it seems, and must escape the bars of black and white. "Bars of Black and White" is a game in the room-escape tradition with hand-drawn line art graphics and novel barcode-scanning action. Is the world insane, or is it you?

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Bars of Black and White: questions and answers

Can I play Bars of Black and White in my browser?
Yes, on gregoryaveryweir.itch.io. Bars of Black and White does not run inside other websites, so the Play button opens it in a new tab. There is nothing to install.
Who made Bars of Black and White?
Bars of Black and White was made by Gregory Avery-Weir and came out in 2009.
Does Bars of Black and White work on phones and tablets?
Not well: Bars of Black and White needs a keyboard or mouse, so it is best played on a computer.
What games are like Bars of Black and White?
If you like Bars of Black and White, try Being One: Episode 1, Killer Escape 2 and Baba Yaga. There is a longer list on the “Games like Bars of Black and White” page.

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