
- BGG rank
- BGG #26
- BGG rating
- 8.2
- BGG Hotness · #22
A Feast for Odin
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2016

2020
Rules assistance for Escape from the Mall
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Escape from the Mall is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up.
Getting locked in the mall may sound like every teenager’s dream, but with the lights out and no one else around, things can turn a little creepy! With four different challenges to complete, will you be able to make it out without any food court freak-outs or dressing room disasters? —description from the publisher
Escape from the Mall supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Escape from the Mall is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Escape from the Mall for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Escape from the Mall belongs to these categories: Puzzle. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Escape from the Mall and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Escape from the Mall as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.