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Crypt X

Crypt X

Inside the Box Board Games LLP (ITB) · 2023
1–5480–1200 min10+ yrs3.0/5 complexity3.9 BGG#30.398 BGG248Co-opCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Crypt X?

Crypt X is a narrative puzzle game, following the mystery of a missing archaeology professor. After his curious absence at a dig near Luxor, you began to investigate the notes he left behind.

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Crypt X is a narrative puzzle game, following the mystery of a missing archaeology professor. After his curious absence at a dig near Luxor, you began to investigate the notes he left behind. As his student, you must piece together the puzzles in his file to discover more about his work and where he is now.

Solve ciphers and codes, identify patterns and combine clues to uncover the professor’s secrets. Answering each of the fifty-one puzzles unlocks a new section of narrative in the Crypt X companion app, unraveling the story surrounding his disappearance. Each puzzle contributes to your score, depending on the number of hints used and attempts made. Your total score will determine the ending to the professor’s story - can you find the secrets hidden deep within Crypt X?

—description from the publisher

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating3.9 / 10
Vibe
Co-opCouplesStrategy
Play time
480–1200 min
Players
1–5
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#30.398
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Q1How much does Crypt X cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Crypt X cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Crypt X?
Crypt X is a adventure game, for 1–5 players, taking ~480–1200 minutes, featuring cooperative game. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Crypt X — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Crypt X support?
Crypt X is played by 1–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Crypt X take?
A game of Crypt X takes about 480–1200 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Crypt X for?
Crypt X is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Crypt X?
Crypt X has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.

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