Kryptothera the threat was never higher expansion board game box cover

Back of Kryptothera the threat was never higher board game expansion box showing gameplay details and components

Cryptid cards from Kryptothera The Threat Was Never Higher expansion featuring higher difficulty creatures and tougher capture challenges

Dark and intense cryptid artwork from Kryptothera The Threat Was Never Higher expansion featuring more dangerous and aggressive creatures

Kryptothera the threat was never higher expansion details showing player count, play time, age rating and complexity

List of cryptids included in Kryptothera The Threat Was Never Higher expansion featuring harder creatures and high reward challenges

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Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit - The Threat Was Never Higher (Expansion)

Name: Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit - The Threat Was Never Higher (Expansion)
Brand: Noctilux Games
SKU: KRY-E-ETHN
Price: 15.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£15.00

Tougher Hunts. Greater Rewards.

A new class of high-level cryptids for hunters ready to raise the stakes.

The Threat Was Never Higher adds 34 Cryptid Cards featuring powerful creatures that are harder to capture and worth more points. These are non-Legendary cryptids, a distinct new class of challenging targets to pursue alongside your existing encounters.

34 new Cryptid Cards: expand the hunt with more demanding opponents.
Harder captures, higher scores: weigh the chance of failure against a more valuable reward.
More reasons to prepare: consider your equipment and crew before committing to a dangerous target.
A fresh challenge for your group: add tougher choices when you are ready to take your hunts further.

Will you risk a difficult capture for the points that could put you ahead, or choose a safer target?

Optional expansion. Requires Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit base game to play.

Expansion Content – Requires Core Game

This is an expansion and requires Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit base game to play.

What This Expansion Adds
34 New Cryptids
Designed with increased difficulty and higher stakes
A More Challenging Experience
Encounters that demand smarter decisions and better preparation
Expanded Variety
More combinations, more tension, more unforgettable moments
Why You’ll Love It
For Players Who Want More Challenge
Raise the stakes and test your strategy
Enhanced Replayability
A tougher cryptid pool keeps every game fresh and unpredictable
Higher Risk, Greater Reward
Every hunt becomes more intense
Perfect for Collectors
Expand your growing catalogue of cryptids
Seamless Integration
Adds depth without adding complexity
How It Changes the Game

Every encounter becomes a decision point.

Do you risk the hunt… or walk away?

Stronger cryptids mean:

More tension
More calculated risks
More dramatic victories

The hunt is no longer just about opportunity.

It’s about survival.

What’s Included
34 Cryptid Cards
Designed for the Bold

This expansion is for hunters ready to take the next step.

More danger.
More intensity.
More to prove.

Face the Threat

The world is no longer forgiving.

Will you rise to meet it?

Push your limits. Embrace the challenge.

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Expansion

Product Category

2–6

Player Count

60–90 Minutes

Playtime

Ages 10+

Suitable for ages 10+

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping on orders over £175 to the US, UK, and EU*. Orders below that threshold ship depending on weight. You should typically receive your order within 5 days of placing it.

*Some EU countries excluded. See full shipping policy here.

What's in the Box

• Board map
• 6× player boards
• 6× player standees
• 75× cryptid cards
• 15× legendary cryptid cards
• 15× legendary cryptid tokens
• 60× event cards
• 50× item & crew cards
• 2× contract cards
• 150× coins
• 80× heart & clue tokens
• Rulebook & die

Pairs well with

Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit - The Threat Was Never Higher (Expansion)

£15.00

$241K funded on Kickstarter

200+ cryptids based on real folklore

Infinite replayability

Hand-drawn immersive art