
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,064
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories
- 1–4 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2021

2022
Rules assistance for Unlock! Kids: Stories from the Past
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Unlock! Kids: Stories from the Past is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Cyril Demaegd, Wilfried Fort, Marie Fort, and Florian Fay and its main mechanics are Deduction.
Second box of Unlock! kids with 6 new adventures in 3 different universes: Strolls through Prehistory The Mysteries of Hatsheput, Queen of Egypt Welcome to Golden City Designed for the 6-10 years of age, no app, no rules to read! A game by Cyril Demaegd designed for kids by Marie & Wilfried Fort. Stories by Sandra Lebrun & Loïc Audrain et Florian Fay. Artworks by par Marine Cazaux, Rémy Tornior et Olivier Danchin.
Unlock! Kids: Stories from the Past 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 Unlock! Kids: Stories from the Past is 20 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 Unlock! Kids: Stories from the Past for ages 6 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.
Unlock! Kids: Stories from the Past has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Unlock! Kids: Stories from the Past belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Deduction, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Deduction. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Unlock! Kids: Stories from the Past are: Cyril Demaegd, Wilfried Fort, Marie Fort, and Florian Fay. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Unlock! Kids: Stories from the Past 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.