Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
For fans of cooperative adventures packed with humor and creative puzzles. The twist? Blending graphic novel with escape room!
Highlights
- Hilarious and engaging narrative
- Varied and immersive puzzles
- Screen or screen-free options
- Perfect for families
Keep in mind
- Might be too easy for veterans
- Limited to 6 players
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The Starlings is a wild adventure blending graphic novel and escape room, perfect for families and comedy fans. You follow the hilarious story through an illustrated book or a semi-animated audiovisual experience, but the real fun starts when you jump into the game: solving puzzles and challenges to move the story forward. Created by award-winning screenwriters, the game features villains to escape, dragons to battle, and tons of laughs along the way. The box includes an 80-page graphic novel, 6 immersive escape room games, a magnetic cube, collectible cards, and 40 minutes of digital content. Play with just the book or the audiovisual experience – great for screen-free or screen-included options!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
1
REC
2
REC
3
BEST
4
OK
5
OK
6
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
The Starlings, LLC
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can join?
1 to 6 players – great for families or small groups.
How long does a game last?
Each escape room game takes about 15-30 minutes, but the full experience (with graphic novel or video) can provide hours of fun.
Is it hard to learn?
Nope! The game is weight 1/5 on BGG – perfect for beginners and kids.
Do I need the digital content?
Not required! You can play with just the graphic novel, but the video adds immersion.
Does it have replay value?
Puzzles are fixed, but the narrative experience is worth revisiting – and great for introducing to new players.
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