Star Wars: Unlock!
Official Description:
Star Wars: Unlock! is a cooperative card game inspired by escape rooms, set in the Star Wars universe. Players work together to solve puzzles, discover objects, and combine them to progress through a series of adventures. The game utilizes a companion app that provides hints, tracks time, and offers immersive sound effects to enhance the experience.
The game features three distinct scenarios, each with its own storyline and set of challenges. Players can take on the roles of Rebels, Imperials, or smugglers as they navigate through iconic Star Wars locations, facing obstacles and making critical decisions that affect the outcome of their mission. Each scenario is designed to capture the spirit and excitement of the Star Wars saga, offering a unique blend of narrative and puzzle-solving.
Star Wars: Unlock! is designed for 1 to 6 players and is suitable for both newcomers and experienced fans of the Unlock! series. The game emphasizes teamwork, logic, and deduction, providing an engaging and thematic escape room experience in a galaxy far, far away.
Star Wars: Unlock! sits in the collection as a completed set of scenarios—each one a one-shot, Star Wars escape room set in different eras that leans hard into its franchise roots. The draw for veteran players is the way the card-driven puzzles are woven directly into the Star Wars universe, with each deck offering a distinct narrative flavor—Rebels, Imperials, or smugglers. Once solved, the replay value drops to zero, so it’s not a regular table candidate, but it’s a strong pull for groups who want a focused, thematic puzzle night or a franchise tie-in that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
From a logistics standpoint, the box is pure efficiency: three discrete card decks, no boards or fiddly bits, and a required app that should be downloaded before the group sits down. Setup is as simple as opening the box and launching the app, making it a true open-and-play experience. With a 60-minute session time, it’s best slotted as a main event for a smaller group or as a capstone to a Star Wars-themed evening. There’s no post-game reset or component wrangling—just pack the cards and move on.
Teaching is straightforward with the guided tutorial aided by the app’s role in the experience. The rules are light enough that most groups are self-sufficient after the first few minutes, freeing you up to manage other tables if needed. The collaborative nature keeps everyone engaged and talking, but the lack of direct competition means the room’s energy stays focused and positive. For family groups or mixed-experience tables, it’s a reliable way to deliver a satisfying, authentic Star Wars puzzle session without bogging down the night.
MY score
8
Our Total Plays
3
Last PLayed
25 Jul 21
🔍 Solved
Player Count
1-6
Playtime
60 mins

