Unlock!: Short Adventures – The Secrets of the Octopus

Space Cowboys, Gémklub · Board game · 2022

— Ludopedia 7.0 BGG 1–6 · best 2 Solo 30–60 min Weight 2.3/5

Buy · from US$ 5.58

— rating Ludopedia

7.0 rating BGG

Buy · from US$ 5.58

Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

Escape room fans and cooperative gamers will love this! The thrill of solving puzzles against the clock with friends is irresistible.

Highlights

Fun packed into 45 minutes
Great for group play
Well implemented helper app
Pirate theme fully delivered

Keep in mind

Fully app dependent (phone required)
Requires translation to play
May frustrate those who dislike time pressure

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Unlock!: Short Adventures – The Secrets of the Octopus is a real-time cooperative adventure that puts you in the shoes of pirates hunting for a legendary treasure. With just 30 cards and a ticking clock, you and up to 5 friends must work together to decipher clues, combine objects, and solve puzzles. The free app (yes, it's essential!) acts as the game master: it keeps time, gives hints when you're stuck, and validates your solutions. The pressure is on - you have just 45 minutes to follow the pirate's footsteps and unravel the octopus' secrets before the dreaded Baron Samedi gets there first. Pro tip: communication is key, because no one escapes this alone!