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TheCryptid HuntHack the Carnival

The Cryptid Hunt: Hack the Carnival

DEF CON 35 · Las Vegas · Free to play

Beat the game. Break the game. Own the midway.

Hack deliberately vulnerable carnival games for an edge, prove your skill on the midway, collect cryptid cards on your badge, and climb the leaderboard.

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🦋 Your hunt

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🎟️ Carnival games

Play the games →

🃏 Featured collectibles

  • Mothman

    Legendary

  • Chupacabra

    Rare

  • Sasquatch

    Uncommon

View collection →

🏆 Live leaderboard

Top five hunters (demo data)
#HunterPoints
🥇HollowHoof252,870
🥈FoggyNessie882,530
🥉FeralOwl72,130
4LunarNessie32,055
5SwampGhoul992,025

DEMO: simulated players.

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🗓️ How the hunt works

  1. Step 1

    Tap in

    Your badge shares only the handle you chose. No sign-up, no email.

  2. Step 2

    Hack the booth

    Each attraction runs a deliberately vulnerable toy service. Find the flaw, prove it to the verifier.

  3. Step 3

    Redeem your edge

    Extra rings, a claw play, a bonus strike, extra shots or a vending credit. Once per round.

  4. Step 4

    Play & collect

    Win on skill for carnival points and a cryptid card on your badge. Climb the board.