SPIEL new release · NoctiLux Games
2–10 players20 min7+
Release date (catalogue)May 2026
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€18.00 RRP
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MechanicsDeck BuildingSet CollectionSonstige
ThemeCryptids
One card from victory. Everyone at the table knows it. Cryptid Smash is a fast-paced standalone party card game where cryptids collide, plans unravel and the lead can disappear in a single turn. Match colours, symbols and effects as you race to empty your hand. Reverse play, skip turns, force draws, chain effects and sabotage your opponents at exactly the wrong moment for them and the perfect moment for you. And when you are down to your final card, don't forget to shout SMASH . Easy to learn. Very hard to predict. Inside are 108 unique cards featuring creatures inspired by real-world folklore, brought to life through original hand-drawn artwork from the world of Kryptothera. Tactical cards let you manipulate the table, while powerful Legendary cards can turn the game upside down for everyone at once. From a two-player duel to a table of ten, Cryptid Smash is built for quick rules, big reactions, dramatic reversals and approximately 20 minutes of carefully planned chaos. 2–10 players · ~20 minutes · Ages 7+ No Kryptothera base game required. Cryptid Smash is a complete standalone game. Think you have the perfect hand? Give it a minute. Discover Cryptid Smash at the NoctiLux Games stand 2C310 at SPIEL Essen.
NoctiLux Games
Du kennst dich mit Kryptiden aus? Dann beweis es. Von der Hälfte noch nie gehört? Umso besser. NoctiLux Games ist ein unabhängiger britischer Tabletop-Verlag für cineastische Spiele und illustrierte Bücher, in denen Folklore, Mystery und Strategie aufeinandertreffen. Unsere Welten leben von starkem Storytelling, unvergesslichen Figuren und Kreaturen sowie detailreich handgezeichneten Illustrationen. Im Mittelpunkt steht Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit , unser kompetitives Adventure-Flaggschiff und Finalist bei den UKGE Awards 2026 . Jage legendäre Kreaturen in einer alternativen Art-déco-Welt, baue deinen Ruf aus und überliste rivalisierende Jäger, während jede Expedition ihre ganz eigene Geschichte schreibt. Besuchen. Spielen. Kaufen. Setz dich an den Tisch und spiel Kryptothera. Entdecke Cryptid Smash, unsere Erweiterungen, illustrierten Bücher und die Welt hinter der Jagd. Und auf der SPIEL wartet noch mehr auf dich: besondere Messeangebote, Bundles und eine spezielle Event-Promokarte beim Kauf des Kryptothera-Grundspiels, solange der Vorrat reicht. Egal, ob du Mothman und Flatwoods Monster längst auseinanderhalten kannst oder gerade erst in die Welt der Kryptiden eintauchst: Komm vorbei und entdecke, was sich bei NoctiLux Games verbirgt. Jage Kryptiden. Trotze der Angst.
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€106.00 RRP
Bigfoot is real. Mothman is real. And they’re not your biggest problem. Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit is a competitive PvE adventure game set in an alternati…
With a photo of the booth as proof, your report is visible to everyone right away – please only report what you have seen at the booth yourself.
Editorial team: your report goes live right away without proof.
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With a photo of the booth as proof, your report is visible to everyone right away – please only report what you have seen at the booth yourself.
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€47.00 RRP
One expansion. Two completely different hunts. Kryptothera may have been built for rivalry. This expansion asks a very different question: What happens when th…
With a photo of the booth as proof, your report is visible to everyone right away – please only report what you have seen at the booth yourself.
Editorial team: your report goes live right away without proof.
