Cartoon Saloon, the Irish animation studio known for its award-winning films, has signed a deal with game publisher Asmodee to develop its beloved Irish Folklore Trilogy into a new game for kids.

The game was developed under Asmodee’s UNLOCK! Kids series, which focuses on escape room-style play, and will come with three stories, each with two adventures centered around the Academy Award-nominated films in the trilogy: The Secret of Kells, WolfWalkers, and Song of the Sea. The film series is known for its reimagining of Irish myths and its hand-drawn, 2D style, influenced by medieval Irish art. 

“With broad global awareness and demand from fans for more ways to engage with their favorite stories and characters, we are excited to work with our new partners to create fresh, engaging, and immersive experiences,” says Brian Tyrrell, General Manager of Cartoon Saloon Brand Development.

Related: Cartoon Saloon Brand Development Inks Licensing Deals for  Several Properties

The game will not require an app to play, unlike previous UNLOCK! games, and will come with a tutorial for newcomers. Additional details about the release of the Irish Folklore Trilogy escape game will be revealed soon.

Additional licensing partners supporting the Irish Folklore Trilogy include GreenRe, Little Brown Books for Young Readers, Pinfinity, and more.

About the author

Madison Patterson

Madison Patterson

Madison Patterson is an editorial assistant at the Pop Insider, the Toy Insider, and the Toy Book. When she isn't writing, the Seattle native can be found reading the classics, watching football, and scouring the city for New York's best vintage.

archivearrow-chevron-downarrow-chevron-left-greyarrow-chevron-leftarrow-chevron-rightarrow-fatarrow-left-blackarrow-left-whitearrow-right-blackarrow-rightarrow-roundedbookscalendarcaret-downclose-whiteclosedocumenteditorial-archiveeyefacebook-squarefacebookfilesgifthamburgerheadinghearthomeinstagram-squareinstagramlatestlinkedin-squarelinkedinmailmedia-inquiresmessagenewsopen-boxpagination-leftpagination-rightpauseplayprintproduct-archiverecent-productssearchsharesort-filterspotifysunteamtiktoktime_purpletimetrendingtvtwitter-squaretwitteryoutube