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Crux Card Game

£12.50

CRUX is a strategic climbing-themed card game where players race to match their hand cards with the holds on their problem card. Featuring unique twists with feature cards to challenge opponents and ‘badly drawn stick men’ illustrations on linen card stock, CRUX is an ideal gift for both climbers and gamers.

In CRUX, it’s you against the wall. Outsmart and outmanoeuvre your fellow climbers in a race to solve your climbing problem first. But watch out! With Feature cards like ‘Thieving Dog’ and ‘Gear Swap,’ the game can turn in an instant, challenging you to adapt your strategy on the fly.

This game is packed with climbing jargon and playful nods to the sport, blending strategy with a dash of humour. CRUX includes 24 Holds cards, 6 Problem cards, 26 Feature cards, and 1 Setup and Rules card, all featuring distinctive stick figure art on high-quality linen card stock.

Designed for 2 or more players, ages 7 and up, CRUX offers around 5 – 10 minutes of engaging gameplay per round. Will you conquer the climb, or will the wall conquer you?

Getting started

How to play

Objective:
Be the first to complete your climbing problem by matching the holds on your problem card with the cards in your hand.
Setup:
  1. Separate the problem cards from the play cards.
  2. Shuffle both decks
  3. Deal each player one problem card.
  4. Deal each player five play cards.
  5. Place the remaining play cards face down to form the draw deck.
  6. The game is now ready to start!
Gameplay:
  • Players take turns drawing the top card from the play deck.
  • If you choose to keep the drawn card, replace it with one from your hand and play that card.
  • You must always have five play cards in your hand.
  • The first player to match all the holds on their problem card with their hand cards wins.

Types of Cards

Feature Cards:
  • Dyno (4x): Skip the next player’s turn.
  • Gear Swap (4x): Everyone passes one card to the left.
  • Routesetter (4x): Swap problem cards with another player.
  • Thieving Dog (4x): Switch one card with another player.
  • Guidebook (3x): Look at all cards of one player.
  • Bail (2x): Force a player to discard all their play cards.
  • Flash (2x): Acts as any hold card.
  • Beta Spray (2x): Choose a player to display their cards face up until their next turn.
Hold Cards:
  • Crimp (6x)
  • Jug (6x)
  • Sloper (6x)
  • Pocket (6x)
Problem Cards:
  • 6 different combinations, each with 5 hold types (Crimp, Jug, Sloper, Pocket).

Winning

The game is won by the first player to successfully match all the holds on their problem card with the cards in their hand.
Enjoy your climbing adventure with CRUX!
In a two-player game, the dynamics of CRUX change slightly to ensure a balanced and engaging experience
  • Reduce the Deck Size: Remove two of each Feature card from the deck to streamline gameplay.
  • Increased Strategy: With fewer players, strategic use of Feature cards becomes more important. Consider how each play will impact your opponent directly.
  • Dynamic Problem Swapping: The Routesetter card can be a game-changer in a two-player game. Use it wisely to swap your problem card if it seems easier to complete than yours.
Q1: What happens if the play deck runs out of cards?
A1: If the play deck runs out, shuffle the discarded cards to form a new deck.
Q2: Can I choose not to play a Feature card even after drawing it?
A2: Yes, you can choose to keep the Feature card in your hand and discard a different card instead.
Q3: If I draw a Flash card, do I declare what hold it represents immediately?
A3: No, you can decide the hold type of a Flash card at the time you play it to complete your problem.
Q4: What should I do if I have multiple Beta Spray cards?
A4: You can use each Beta Spray card on the same or different players, but remember they only have to display their cards until their next turn.
Weight 0.2 kg

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