
- BGG rating
- 10.0
Kryptothera: A Cryptid in Every City Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 2026

2026
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Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit is a board game released in 2026 for 2–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Stefanos Pagonidis, Sara Parsi di Landrone, Vangelis Matthaiopoulos, and David Pecorini Cancellario D' Alena and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
Kryptothera is a competitive adventure game set in an alternate reality where cryptids — creatures from folklore — are found, and their energy fuels a radical new form of technology. Rival hunters journey across treacherous terrain in pursuit of these elusive beings, navigating a world shaped by myth, invention, and escalating ambition. The setting is infused with dark mystery and an art deco-inspired aesthetic, where technological marvels pulse beneath a veil of secrecy and superstition. Kryptothera offers a competitive PvE experience. Each player takes on the role of a hunter with unique skill competencies that influence dice-based outcomes during cryptid hunts and challenge events. Players navigate a mapped region filled with unfolding events, acquiring items and hiring crew to improve their chances of success. Successfully capturing a cryptid is only part of the challenge — hunters must also return it to their headquarters to secure it. In the later stage of the game, players can initiate duels — introducing a PvP element where hunters may attempt to steal cryptids from one another, adding a layer of high-stakes rivalry before the hunt concludes. The aim is to secure the most valuable collection of cryptids before the hunt ends. Players must balance risk and timing — deciding when to explore further, when to return to base, and when to confront their rivals. Every action shapes the outcome, and no lead is ever safe. Kryptothera rewards strategic planning, adaptability, and a sharp instinct for opportunity in a world where power shifts with every roll of the dice. —description from the publisher
Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit supports 2–6 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 Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit is 60–90 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 Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit for ages 10 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.
Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit belongs to these categories: Horror, Travel, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. 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 Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit are: Stefanos Pagonidis, Sara Parsi di Landrone, Vangelis Matthaiopoulos, and David Pecorini Cancellario D' Alena. 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 Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit 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.