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Crypt: The Pharaoh's Curse
THE WORLD'S FIRST TRADING-BOARD GAME!
The sands of time hide the mysteries of the ancients, where treasures wait to be discovered, and crypts beg to be explored. Crush your enemies and emerge victorious as you fuel the flames of conquest in an arena of excitement and glory!
This new type of game combines the best elements of
Boardgames, Trading card games and TTRPGs!
From Solitaire to ANY number of players!
Made for gamers who enjoy strategic thinking, social interaction, and collecting rare and powerful pieces to use in battle to defeat all adversaries.
Kickstarter Note: Why back this new product?
1. The games have already been printed: The product is ready to begin fulfillment once the project funds.
2. Expense: We have all watched the cost of card games grow over the decades. This edition of Crypt was designed to keep costs very low. Very low. Don’t get us wrong, we do have expensive boosters, yet all you need to play forever is priced under $17 USD. With one aspect purchased once per player, The Starter Pack.
3. Innovation: There is no other game like it. As the first Trading Board Game or TBG, Crypt has always captured the excitement of board, and card games, with a dash of role-playing. It immerses the player, with its ever-changing dungeon crawl experience, and engages through the robust card play. The character cards themselves control the deck, and the effect of the hex board pieces, completing the game’s “circle of mechanics.”
4. Customization: Each player selects the Hex board pieces that help their character or even the owner, and harm adversaries. These pieces are drawn randomly to build a unique game every time. A game board where each player has contributed to the excitement.
5. Inclusion: Crypt is for everybody. Players are never “out-of-the-game”. Even if defeated, a player controls the traps and dominates monsters with which they can capture the key and still emerge victorious! Easy to learn and hard to master, this hybrid game captures the best of it all.
Thank you!
Shadarkeem Games.
Art disclosure: At our small company, we strive to create engaging and visually captivating games, but we also face the challenges that come with having a modest budget. In our previous edition of Crypt, back in 2000, we received feedback that highlighted a significant concern: while the hex back, card back, characters, and hexes were beautifully illustrated, the actual cards themselves lacked illustrations. This issue became our number one complaint among players, and we took it to heart.
As a result, we're excited to clarify our approach towards the art used in our games. We are aware of the importance of high-quality artwork in enhancing the gaming experience, but the production costs for illustrations can be quite steep, typically ranging from $500 to $1,000 per art piece. This financial constraint limited the scope of the illustrations we were able to include.
To bridge this gap, we have incorporated AI-generated components in some of our new game elements. However, we must emphasize that while we utilize AI tools for generating concepts and initial designs, the final product is crafted and refined by a skilled human artist. We believe this collaborative process not only respects artistic integrity but also allows us to manage costs effectively without compromising on quality.
We hope this insight into our art production process helps to clarify our usage of art and demonstrates our commitment to providing a richer gaming experience in future editions. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to improve and evolve as a company.
Crypt: Where death is just a beginning!
Special Note: It is possible for a defeated character to gain the key and win!
No player is out of the game while it is being played.
You are playing a descendant of an ancient tomb robber cursed to pay for their ancestor’s crimes. Transformed by eldritch forces, your character must escape or perish in the ever-changing world of …Crypt: The Pharaoh’s Curse!
Crypt is played on a board of illustrated hex-shaped tiles (Hexes) that form a random battleground filled with creatures, monsters, hazards, and more. Some of these “hex events” hurt one character type, while helping another or the tile’s owner!
Players select a unique character, tiles, and cards from dozens of hexes and over 100 cards including weapons, spells, tech items, plus the all-important Key.
Object of the game: A player must have the Key card in their hand or tabled, make it to an exit hex, and roll doubles on two six-sided dice (2D6) to escape and win!
Visit your local retailer to unleash your Adventure!
Hex and Card-Based Adventure!
Experience thrilling battles on a dynamic board filled with creatures, hazards, and strategic gameplay. Crypt fits into your pocket and explodes with adventure in moments!
Key Card Strategy
Hold the key to escape and win the game by rolling doubles.
Character Resurrection
Defeated characters can still gain the key and achieve victory in unique ways.
Choose wisely from over 100 cards to enhance your gameplay and strategy.
Card Selection
Player Reviews
Discover what players think about Crypt: The Pharaoh's Curse.
I love how each game feels unique with different hexes and strategies!
Alex Johnson
New York
Crypt is an exciting blend of strategy and luck, keeping every player engaged until the end. The artwork is stunning and adds to the immersive experience!
Emily Carter
Los Angeles