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Play and buy Kryptothera, discover Cryptid Smash, meet the designers, preview Hunters Tale
Step Into the World of NoctiLux
At the NoctiLux stand, the hunt is already underway. Maps whisper secrets, rumours of cryptids spread across the table, and every decision pulls you deeper into a world where risk and reward walk hand in hand.
🎲 Play Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit
Take your place among rival hunters and experience the thrill of the chase. Plan your route, push your luck, and decide when to secure your captures… or risk it all for something greater.
🛍️ Take the Hunt Home
Ready to commit? Secure your own copy of Kryptothera and bring the adventure to your table.
🔥 World Debut: Cryptid Smash
Fast. Chaotic. Unpredictable.
Be among the very first to play Cryptid Smash, a high-energy card game packed with sabotage, reversals, and loud, unforgettable moments.
👥 Meet the Designers
Step behind the curtain and meet the minds shaping the world of Kryptothera. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and become part of the journey.
📖 First Look: A Hunter’s Tale
The world expands beyond the board.
Get an exclusive preview of Kryptothera: A Hunter’s Tale, our upcoming comic, and glimpse the stories that live between the hunts.
The Hunt Awaits
Whether you come to compete, explore, or simply watch the chaos unfold, the NoctiLux stand is your gateway into the world of Kryptothera. 🐉🍸🗺️
Games
Cryptid Smash
Cryptid Smash is a fast-paced, chaotic card game where cryptids collide and nothing is ever quite under control. Match cards, unleash powerful effects, and disrupt your opponents as you race to empty your hand first.
Packed with legendary creatures inspired by real-world folklore, every card introduces a new twist, from sudden reversals to brutal draw penalties and perfectly timed sabotage. Easy to learn and quick to play, it is designed for lively groups, big reactions, and constant momentum.
Whether you are setting up the perfect combo or watching your plans unravel in seconds, Cryptid Smash delivers unpredictable, laugh-out-loud moments in every round.
Curious to see how it all works? You can explore the full rules in advance here:
👉 Read the Rulebook
Or come and experience the chaos in person at the NoctiLux Games booth Hall 3A-644, where you can jump into a live demo and see the cryptids in action.
Kryptothera The Cryptid Pursuit
Cryptids were once myths. Now their power shapes the world.
Kryptothera is a competitive adventure board game where players take on the role of hunters operating in a dark Art Deco setting inspired by folklore. Each game unfolds across a point-to-point world map, as players track rumours, move between locations, and gear up to hunt cryptids.
Gameplay is driven by a strong PvE core. Cryptids are resolved through stat-check encounters that reward preparation, timing, and judgement. Players must weigh their odds and decide when to return to base to deposit their captured cryptids, and when to remain in the wild and push their luck for greater rewards, knowing that failure can carry lasting consequences.
Player interaction escalates naturally throughout the game. Global event cards can affect all players or target the active hunter, offering unpredictable rewards or losses. Hunters can also interfere with rivals through strategic PvP combat, steal cryptids, and disrupt opposing plans. The experience blends pick-up-and-deliver objectives with tactical movement, risk management, and direct confrontation.
Each session creates a clear narrative arc, from early exploration to late-game tension, ensuring that no two hunts play out the same. Random event cards, a changing cryptid roster, private contracts, and customisable hunters ensure high replayability. Kryptothera can be played with full narrative immersion, by reading event and cryptid cards aloud, or at a faster pace by resolving effects directly, allowing groups to tailor the experience without altering the core rules. It delivers a cinematic, high-stakes tabletop experience where ambition is tested and no decision is ever without consequence.
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