# Kidnapped! A Royal Birthday

> Escape your captors…and endure your rescuers. But don't be late to the ball!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.choiceofgames.kidnapped](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.choiceofgames.kidnapped)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.choiceofgames.kidnapped`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Choice of Games LLC
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 16,192
- **Rating:** 3.85 / 5 (135 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.17
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-15
- **First published:** 2020-08-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.choiceofgames.kidnapped)
- **Website:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/](https://www.choiceofgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy](https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Kidnapped! A Royal Birthday** is a captivating 158,000-word interactive comedy by Charles Battersby where your choices steer the story. This text-based adventure invites you to escape your kidnappers and navigate your own rescue, all while ensuring you make it back to the royal ball on time.

Set in a whimsical world full of conspiracies, magic, and quirky characters like a brazen knight and a snarky amazon, you can play as any gender or orientation and decide whether to wield sword, magic, or wit to overcome challenges. Encounter mythical creatures such as three-headed chimeras and biclops, form alliances, unravel conspiracies, and even find unexpected love in this uniquely immersive interactive fiction. Ideal for fans of imaginative storytelling, strategic choices, and comedic fantasy adventures.

## Rankings

- #470,447 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.choiceofgames.kidnapped.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Kidnapped! A Royal Birthday is praised for its humor, creative story, and appealing romance options. Players enjoy the fast pace and the balance between choices and storytelling. However, multiple reviews highlight abrupt endings and lack of meaningful choice impact. Some users find the plot messy and the romances underdeveloped. Additionally, technical problems and continuity errors detract from the experience for several players.

### Pros

- Humorous and sarcastic writing style that many found entertaining and fun.
- Interesting and creative story with engaging characters and over-the-top stereotypes.
- Multiple romance options that are distinct and appealing to different players.
- Reasonable length with fast-paced storytelling that doesn't take itself too seriously.
- Good balance of choices and storytelling, avoiding the issue of choices disappearing as the game progresses.

### Cons

- Abrupt and unsatisfying endings that leave players feeling disappointed.
- Choices often have little to no impact on the story or character outcomes.
- Romance options are considered poorly developed or dull by some users.
- Plot can feel messy, all over the place, and lacking cohesion.
- Technical issues including programming glitches, continuity errors, and spelling mistakes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.choiceofgames.kidnapped)