# The Starlings ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 6.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: — - **Weight**: 1.00 / 5 - **Publishers**: The Starlings, LLC - **Categories**: Adventure, Comic Book / Strip, Puzzle - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Storytelling ## Verdict For fans of cooperative adventures packed with humor and creative puzzles. The twist? Blending graphic novel with escape room!Hilarious and engaging narrativeVaried and immersive puzzlesScreen or screen-free optionsPerfect for familiesMight be too easy for veteransLimited to 6 playersRECOMMENDED ## Description 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! ## FAQ ### 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.