Unlock!: Short Adventures – The Secrets of the Octopus
Space Cowboys, Gémklub · Board game · 2022
1–6 · best 2
Solo
30–60 min
Weight 2.3/5
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Ludopedia
7.0
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BGG
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rating
Ludopedia
7.0
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BGG
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!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
1
REC
2
BEST
3
REC
4
REC
5
OK
6
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Space Cowboys, Gémklub
Designer
Cyril Demaegd
Artist
Cyrille Bertin
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
1,798owners
66wishlist
24want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
1 to 6 players. But 3-4 people make for the best experience.
Is the phone app really necessary?
Yes! The app is essential for timing, giving hints, and validating answers.
How long does a game take?
About 45 minutes - but the official timer is 60 minutes with penalties for mistakes.
Is it difficult?
There's a learning curve, but the app provides hints. Best for those who've played other Unlock! or escape games.
Does it need translation?
Yes, the game has considerable text and requires translation if your group doesn't speak English.
Can I replay after solving?
No, like all escape games, the fun is in discovering the puzzles for the first time.
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