
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,377
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Unlock!: Mythic Adventures
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2020

2022
Rules assistance for Unlock!: Short Adventures – Secret Recipes of Yore
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Unlock!: Short Adventures – Secret Recipes of Yore is a board game released in 2022 for 1–6 players and 30 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Real-Time.
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 (easy) adventure, escape from the mad cook by making witty recipes! Experience the frenetic atmosphere of a kitchen in full rush and don't let yourself be overwhelmed!
Unlock!: Short Adventures – Secret Recipes of Yore supports 1–6 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!: Short Adventures – Secret Recipes of Yore is 30 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.
Unlock!: Short Adventures – Secret Recipes of Yore has a complexity rating of 1.7 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!: Short Adventures – Secret Recipes of Yore belongs to these categories: Card Game, Puzzle, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Real-Time. 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 catalogue lists Unlock!: Short Adventures – Secret Recipes of Yore 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.