Essen – May 19th 2023
Space Cowboys are excited to announce that Unlock!, the immersive escape room board game has won the brand new Spiel des Jahres Jury Special Prize.
In the heart of the gaming community, the Spiel des Jahres stands as the most prestigious board game award worldwide. Unlock!, designed by Cyril Demaegd and published by Space Cowboys, features a series of card-based escape games. Each game offers a unique storyline, intricate puzzles, and immersive environments, all while challenging players’ problem-solving skills and teamwork.
“We are thrilled to receive this recognition from Spiel des Jahres,” says Philippe Mouret, head of studio. “Our goal has always been to create engaging, memorable experiences for our players, and this award reaffirms our commitment to that mission. This award recognizes the work of an entire team. Since 2017, the team has created 11 Unlock! adventures, exploring a multitude of universes, reinventing the mechanics with rigor. We have already attended the ceremony three times… What a joy to come this year knowing for certain we would receive an award! Thank you to the Spiel des Jahres jury for this wonderful recognition… And we promise to live up to expectations for Unlock! 12, which will be released at the end of this year!””
This special prize for Unlock! acknowledges the game’s innovation and impact on the board gaming industry. Its blend of traditional card game mechanics with a modern escape room concept has paved the way for a new genre of board games.
