Unlock!: Short Adventures – The Secrets of the Octopus (2022)

About this game

Unlock! Short adventures is a series of escape adventures for up to six players. With 30 to 45 minutes on the clock, players work through a deck of 30 cards as a team, searching for clues, combining objects, and solving puzzles. The free Unlock! companion app runs the timer while also providing clues, offering hints, and confirming successes. Once the team has reached a solution and entered the correct code into the app, they will escape and win the game! With this adventure, follow in the footsteps of a legendary pirate and discover his treasure. But beware the Baron Samedi!

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 6. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.