
- BGG rank
- BGG #708
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Unlock!: Escape Adventures
- 2–6 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2017

2021
Rules assistance for Unlock!: The Ghost Stone
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Unlock!: The Ghost Stone is a board game released in 2021 for 1–6 players. It was designed by Cyril Demaegd and its main mechanics are Deduction, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game.
Mini case (22 cards) of Unlock. Given out at the 2021 Lucca Games & Comics show in the "Bag of Lucca". Can you solve the mystery of the Ghost Stone? All thieves dream of getting their hands on the Trivoc, a most precious stone. Lord Victor Beckett, it’s former owner, used to keep it in the safe of his Devon’s country house, which he has haunted since his demise. Therefore, no one but you, the most daring team of thieves in the country, would dare to enter. Slip into the mansion and steal the gem. This 25-card exclusive demo adventure (easy) will allow you to learn Unlock! quickly and without reading the rules. Unlock! is a cooperative card game inspired by escape rooms that uses a simple system which allows you to search scenes, combine objects, and solve riddles. Play Unlock! to embark on great adventures, while seated at a table using only cards and a companion app that can provide clues, check codes, monitor time remaining, etc. Note: Unlock! requires a free application to be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Once downloaded, an internet connection is not required during game play.
Unlock!: The Ghost Stone 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.
Unlock!: The Ghost Stone has a complexity rating of 1.3 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!: The Ghost Stone belongs to these categories: Card Game, Murder / Mystery, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game. 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!: The Ghost Stone are: Cyril Demaegd. 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!: The Ghost Stone 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.