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Cryptic

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2–830–60 min8+ yrs3
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How do you play Cryptic?

Cryptic is a party game whereby you create a rule to guide other people in the game through a series of cards with quotes and images on them. Players simultaneously receive a rule and path of cards, give a rule and path of cards, as well as try to deduce the rules on other's paths.

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Cryptic is a party game whereby you create a rule to guide other people in the game through a series of cards with quotes and images on them. Players simultaneously receive a rule and path of cards, give a rule and path of cards, as well as try to deduce the rules on other's paths.

A word of warning, one must take caution with your choice of rule. It must be obvious enough to guide someone correctly through the path of cards, but cryptic enough to not be easily guessed by onlookers...

—description from the designer

game anatomy
Play time
30–60 min
Players
2–8
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Cryptic cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Cryptic cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Cryptic?
Cryptic is a card game game, for 2–8 players, taking ~30–60 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Cryptic — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Cryptic support?
Cryptic is played by 2–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of Cryptic take?
A game of Cryptic takes about 30–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Cryptic for?
Cryptic is recommended from age 8.
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