Cypher

Published 2014

Faced with constant hacker attacks, the corporations created an artificial intelligence that could learn from the hackers themselves. The AI, codenamed Cypher, evolved faster than its creators could have imagined. It gained sentience, went rogue, and became the ultimate hacker. Now Cypher is fighting the corporations themselves for control of the nexus. In Cypher, players take on the role of factions that are gathering characters from all spheres of influence — from corporate overseers to street level hackers — in order to dominate Cypher and seize control of the nexus. The player with the most influence at the end of the game wins!

Mechanics

Card Drafting Drafting Hand Management

Categories

Card Game Science Fiction

Designers

David Short

Publishers

Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG)
Cypher

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
10-25 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.5/5
Year
2014
BGG Rating
5.92
BGG Rank
#9900
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

Cypher supports 2 to 4 players.
A game of Cypher takes between 10 and 25 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Cypher has a complexity rating of 1.50/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Cypher is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Cypher has a rating of 5.92/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 679 ratings. It is ranked #9900 overall.
Cypher was designed by David Short. It was published in 2014.