Cryptic Nature

About this board game

Cryptic Nature is a Euro connoisseur game for 1–4 players, with a playing time of about 90 minutes. In a world where cryptids truly exist, players search for strange creatures that have learned to remain hidden from human eyes.

Your goal is to track down and capture cryptids, then prove their existence by presenting them to the public. The winner is the player who captures and presents the most cryptids in the reserve.

Finding these unique species is only part of the challenge. Every creature needs a safe habitat, and the game offers two ways to provide one: some cryptids can be placed in suitable cities, while others require players to build a unique reserve.

• Search for strange and elusive cryptids.
• Use point-to-point movement to travel during your hunt.
• Resolve key elements of the game with dice rolling.
• Provide safe habitats through cities or a custom-built reserve.

The combination of point-to-point movement and dice rolling brings the search to life as players pursue creatures that are difficult to find. Each captured cryptid contributes to the effort to establish its place in a protected habitat.

Released in 2024, Cryptic Nature is designed for 1–4 players and offers a focused cryptozoological experience lasting around 90 minutes. Whether you are searching across the world for hidden species or developing a reserve for the creatures you discover, the objective remains clear: capture more cryptids than your rivals and reveal their existence to the public.