Cryptid
One hex hides the cryptid. Your clue alone is not enough.
👥 3–5 players⏱ approx. 50 min🪄 A round to warm up10+
Kennerspiel 2022 · nominated★ 7.2 · BGG #341
Who it's for
Logic puzzle fans who enjoy deduction without dice or luck.
Not for you if…
You prefer theme-heavy games or dislike abstract reasoning.
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Vibe's take
Elegant, logical, quietly competitive.
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About this game
Everyone has one clue about where the Cryptid hides. No one has enough alone. Cryptid is a pure deduction game where you ask yes-or-no questions about a hex map, triangulating the single correct space from overlapping logic. Minimalist, elegant, and quietly brutal when someone narrows it down before you do.
Pure DeductionMinimalist DesignHex Map
Get it
from $32
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Players
Best at 4 playersWorks with 3–5
Duration
30–50 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #341
17k ratings
Published
2018
Language
Moderate text
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