MeeplePick

Home / Board game

Cryptid (2018)

3–5 players · 30–50 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.5 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
30–50 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.5/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 10+ who like deduction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–50 min.

🎲 Get it on Amazon →

As an Amazon Associate, MeeplePick earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Cryptid board game box cover

About Cryptid

Be the first to locate the cryptid through pure deduction and subtle deception.

📦 Buying this as a gift? Board games are bulky, and Prime's free 30-day trial includes fast free delivery — worth knowing when the game has to arrive before a birthday or a games night.

Start the free 30-day trial →

Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on qualifying sign-ups, at no extra cost to you. Current terms are on Amazon's page.

Deduction

Mechanics: Deduction, Hexagon Grid, Modular Board, Pattern Recognition · Designer: Hal Duncan, Ruth Veevers

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

Games like Cryptid

As an Amazon Associate, MeeplePick earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

See all games like Cryptid — ranked →

Cryptid FAQ

How many players is Cryptid?
Cryptid plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Cryptid take to play?
A game of Cryptid takes 30–50 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cryptid any good?
Cryptid rates 7.5/10 from 8,092 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction game built around deduction, hexagon grid, modular board.