Unlock!: Secret Adventures - The Adventurers of Oz
- Players
- 1-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.9 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
Unlock!: Secret Adventures - The Adventurers of Oz sends up to six players back to the land of Oz for a one-hour cooperative escape adventure. Working through a deck of sixty cards, the team searches for clues, combines objects, and solves puzzles with help from the free companion app, which tracks the timer and offers hints. It's a fantasy twist on the celebrated Unlock! escape-room format.
Hobbli's Notes
We appreciate how the Unlock! system keeps escape-room puzzling accessible at the table without any physical locks or props. The Oz theming brings a lighthearted, whimsical feel that softens the usual tension of a ticking clock. As with other Unlock! entries, it's a one-and-done experience best enjoyed fresh, so it suits groups looking for a novel one-off session.
What we like
- Real-time cooperative puzzle solving builds excitement.
- Companion app streamlines hints and timing.
- Whimsical Oz theme offers a lighter escape-room tone.
- Low downtime keeps the whole table engaged.
Keep in mind
- One-time play limits long-term replay value.
- Requires a smartphone or tablet for the app.
- Puzzle difficulty may frustrate first-time players.
Who it's for
Great for cooperative puzzle-solving groups of one to six, ages 12 and up, looking for a one-hour escape-room experience.
