Crypt cover
2018BGG rank #2,920

Crypt

by Jeff Chin, Andrew Nerger · All In Games

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Players1–4
Time20–35m
ComplexityLight
Age14+

About the game

What is Crypt?

Crypt is a small-box set collection game with a unique dice placement mechanic for 1 to 4 players. Place your servant dice on treasure cards, choosing any value on each die. Choosing a higher value can ward off your opponents, but it also increases the odds that your servant will become exhausted. After everyone has placed their servant dice, everyone rolls. If you roll less than your chosen value, you lose the die. Sets of treasure can be pawned off to collectors that offer bonus coins and special abilities. The player with the most valuable collection wins! —description from the designer

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingContractsDice RollingEnd Game BonusesOpen DraftingPush Your LuckSet CollectionSolo / Solitaire GameTagsTurn Order: ProgressiveVariable Set-upWorker Placement with Dice Workers

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameDiceMedievalRenaissance

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