
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,751
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Kadath
- 2 players
- 25–35 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2026

2022
Rules assistance for Crack It
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Crack It is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Aaron Campos and Ignasi Lausin and its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Deduction.
In a City of Thieves, the quickest hand gets the loot. You'll need to use your wits to crack your rivals' safe combination while protecting your own stash. Turn the dial until you hear CLICK! In the end, only one will achieve glory. Will you become the King of Thieves? Crack It is a game where players take on the role of a safecracker and try to figure out the combination of their rivals. During your turn you can limit a combination number of a rival box and perform as many actions as you want (and have). There are multiple actions. But don't be fooled: any action can be denied by others using ban cards. At the end of your turn, draw again until you complete your hand and pass the turn to the player on your left. If a rival's third number is revealed, his/her safe is opened and he/she is out of the fight to be the last thief standing. The game ends when there is only one safe left to be opened. Depending on the chosen game mode, the winner will be the last thief standing or the one with the most prestige points. —description from publisher
Crack It supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Crack It is 10–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Crack It for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Crack It has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Crack It belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Deduction. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Crack It are: Aaron Campos and Ignasi Lausin. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Crack It as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.