
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,850
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Rubbish Auction
- 3–5 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Cryptrick: New Listings
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Cryptrick: New Listings is an expansion for Cryptrick released in 2023 for 3–9 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Takahiro Amioka and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Trick-taking.
Trick-taking to “buy” leads: Expansion for up to 9 players An expansion set that allows up to 9 people to play "Cryptrick", a trick-taking game where you buy leads. A new strategy is born as blocks that were previously obtained by only one winner can now be divided among multiple people.
Cryptrick: New Listings supports 3–9 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 Cryptrick: New Listings is 15 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 Cryptrick: New Listings for ages 9 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.
Cryptrick: New Listings belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Trick-taking. 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 Cryptrick: New Listings are: Takahiro Amioka. 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 Cryptrick: New Listings as an expansion for Cryptrick. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cryptrick to use it. Check that your edition of Cryptrick is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.