Cryptid vs The Search for Planet X vs Alchemists - Top Deduction Board Game

Deduction board games have really caught my attention lately with three in particular drawing the most attention and hype. Which is the best deduction board game? The Search for Planet X, Cryptid, or Alchemists?

In this video, I'll tell you my personal favorite as I go over all three games, the basics of their theme and gameplay and how they are rated on theme, mechanics, luck, strategy and complexity.

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0:00 – My favorite deduction board game is…
1:40 - What is a deduction board game?
2:13 - What is the Search for Planet X?
3:18 - What is the Cryptid?
3:51 - What is the Alchemists?
4:46 - How do you play the Search for Planet X? (Summary of Deduction Mechanics)
8:21 - How do you play Cryptid? (Summary of Deduction Mechanics)
10:00 – How do you play Alchemists? (Summary of Deduction Mechanics)
12:44 – Comparison of Mechanics in The Search for Planet X, Cryptid and Alchemists
12:54 – Which Deduction Board Game involves the most luck?
13:28 – Which Deduction Board Game is the most strategic?
14:22 – How much strategy is involved in Cryptid?
15:04 - How much strategy is involved in The Search for Planet X?
15:27 - Which Deduction Board Game is the most complex?
15:54 - Conclusion

[fabionadaline]

This channel is a hidden gem! Love the content

[TacoKnight]

Paint The Roses is a kickstarter deduction co-op game that can be played on Tabletopia for free. I've only played it twice at 2 players and it was pretty good. Not as much meat on the bone as Planet X, but fun with simple mechanics. On your turn you place a tile and everyone places clue tokens on it if it satisfies their card. Then the group must try to guess someone's card.

[wiotrpolski]

Great comparison! :) I love both Cryptid and SFPX (they are in my Top3) but Alchemists was a disappointment for me. Too long for too little feeling of pure deduction inside.

I'm waiting for Search for Lost Species (sequel for SFPX) which is planned to be published this year.

[SuperWilliamW]

Zendo is one I love. It’s logical induction though instead of deduction

[jacoblongmusic]

Haven't watched it yet, but I'm here for it! Great content. Watch soon.

[emmanuelrodriguez]

I’m so glad you have this video!! Genius. Love deduction games but hate a game like awkward guests because of the crazy card system set up and tear down. I wonder where Sleuth would fit for you

[VirgilCummings]

Hooky is a pretty neat little deduction game.

[DrHaybailer]

Paint the Roses is a good one….and is unique as a cooperative game. Also, the Deluxe Edition has high-end, amazing components.

[abstractbybrian]

Is there any version of Alchemist board game in a tabletop rpg?

[lucasmano]

Thank you, this has really helped me make up my mind 🙂

[robertmexflute]

Not sure if it is deduction, but Unveiled Fate is a great game!

[draftzero]

First time seeing your content. Instantly subscribed when you told us your opinion within 10 seconds.

[nathanchild]

Code 777 is another decent deduction game. I remember using other players’ reactions to hints to discover information that I needed, which added an interesting aspect to the game.