Cryptid
3–5 players • 30 min • ages 10+ • Origames • 2019
- Publisher
- Origames
- First published
- 2019
- Players
- 3–5 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
Cryptid plays 3–5 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Cryptid was published in 2019 by Origames, designed by Hal Duncan and Ruth Veevers with illustrations by Ian O'Toole. The game emerged from the modern tradition of deduction board games, aiming to create a purely logical experience where players must synthesize private clues to pinpoint the singular location of a hidden creature on a modular hexagonal map.
The design philosophy centers on a custom-built, mathematically generated system that ensures every game remains solvable while providing just enough information to prevent instant resolution. Upon its release, it was noted for its minimalist aesthetic and the clever integration of a helper app or rulebook setup that minimizes the risk of human error during the deduction process, leading to its favorable reception among strategy enthusiasts.
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About Cryptid
Cryptid is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 3–5 players • 30 min • ages 10+ • Origames • 2019. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Cryptid?
Cryptid is a board game for 3–5 players, running about 30 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Cryptid for?
Cryptid is built for 3–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Cryptid take to play?
A game of Cryptid is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Cryptid for?
Cryptid lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Cryptid?
Cryptid is published by Origames. The catalog gives its publication year as 2019.
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