
2025
Mainly how-to-play. Survive the Tombs of the Cryptids is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 1 other video.
From BoardGameGeek
A dungeon crawler tile based game that can be played solo or co-op with fellow wannabe survivors! Embark on a spine-chilling journey through ancient tombs, where every turn could be your last. Face off against 35 different terrifying cryptids in this survival horror board game. Whether you brave it solo or team up in co-op mode, the challenge is relentless! With 30 event cards, where YOU make the choice, every decision shapes your escape route, ensuring that each playthrough offers a unique and unpredictable adventure. Shuffled tiles and cards guarantee no two games are ever the same, keeping the experience fresh every time. Level up as you confront cryptids, boosting your skills and unlocking powerful items like the Time Reversal Artefact, Ancient Armor, Charmed Daggers, a Crystal Staff, and 40 more! Master this eerie labyrinth with strategic dice rolls, facing monstrous cryptids while unlocking ancient mechanisms to escape. With endless combinations, can you survive the Tombs of the Cryptids? -description from the publisher
Learn to play
Survive the Tombs of the Cryptids has 5 videos from 3 creators: 1 review, 2 how-to-play guides, 1 playthrough and 1 other video. They date from 2024 to May 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "Survive the Tombs of the Cryptids | A DUNGEON CRAWLER Where You're FIGHTING to Escape Alive!" by TableTopVibes, which runs 8 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Is Survive The Tombs of the Cryptids for you? A Quick Overview!" by ShelfClutter. To see it played, watch "Survive the Tombs of the Cryptids - Full Creator Playthrough" by AfterLight Comics.
If you like it, try Fields of Fire, SAS: Rogue Regiment, Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos or Siege of Valeria, which share several of its mechanics.
2024Robert Butler
1 - 4 players30 - 180 minHeavy weight
2026Luke Melia
1 players20 - 180 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
A dungeon crawler tile based game that can be played solo or co-op with fellow wannabe survivors! Embark on a spine-chilling journey through ancient tombs, where every turn could be your last. Face off against 35 different terrifying cryptids in this survival horror board game. Whether you brave it solo or team up in co-op mode, the challenge is relentless! With 30 event cards, where YOU make the choice, every decision shapes your escape route, ensuring that each playthrough offers a unique and unpredictable adventure. Shuffled tiles and cards guarantee no two games are ever the same, keeping the experience fresh every time. Level up as you confront cryptids, boosting your skills and unlocking powerful items like the Time Reversal Artefact, Ancient Armor, Charmed Daggers, a Crystal Staff, and 40 more! Master this eerie labyrinth with strategic dice rolls, facing monstrous cryptids while unlocking ancient mechanisms to escape. With endless combinations, can you survive the Tombs of the Cryptids? -description from the publisher
Artist
Jann Galino
Publisher
AfterLight Comics
Categories
Mechanics