cryptozoic

American  

[krip-tuh-zoh-ik] / ˌkrɪp təˈzoʊ ɪk /

adjective

1. (initial capital letter) of or relating to that part of Precambrian time whose stratigraphic record yields only sparse, primitive fossils.

2. Zoology. living in concealed or secluded places.

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noun

1. (initial capital letter) the part of Precambrian time whose stratigraphic record yields only sparse, primitive fossils.

Cryptozoic ¹ British  

/ ˌkrɪptəʊˈzəʊɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to that part of geological time represented by rocks in which the evidence of life is slight and the life forms are primitive; pre-Phanerozoic

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noun

1. the Cryptozoic era

cryptozoic ² British  

/ ˌkrɪptəʊˈzəʊɪk /

adjective

1. (of animals) living in dark places, such as holes, caves, and beneath stones

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Etymology

Origin of cryptozoic

First recorded in 1890–95; crypto- + zo- + -ic

Example Sentences

Four top card-game publishers did not immediately respond to requests for comment: Czech Games Entertainment, behind Codenames; Cryptozoic Entertainment and Hobby World, makers of Spyfall; and Cards Against Humanity LLC.

From Reuters

And ultimately, backers of "The Doom That Came to Atlantic City" got at least some of what they paid for: Another company, Cryptozoic Entertainment, rescued the game after Chevalier announced its cancellation and gave all backers a copy.

From Washington Post

You’ll get a chance to prove it this fall, when Cryptozoic Entertainment releases Ghostbusters: The Board Game, the first officially-licensed board game in nearly three decades based on the fan-favorite film series.

From Forbes

Lake Forest, California-based Cryptozoic is known for publishing trading cards and games based on popular licensed properties, including the Walking Dead Board Game, the Big Bang Theory Party Game and the DC Comics Deck-Building Game.

From Forbes

Cryptozoic is making two versions of the game available via a Kickstarter campaign: The basic version costs $80 and includes four ghostbusters figures, 40 ghost figures, 10 double-sided game board map tiles, instructions and scenarios with art from Dan Schoening, various tokens, cards and dice; a deluxe version for $125 comes in a limited edition foil-stamped box, and comes with a 12”x12” giclée print, glow-in-the-dark dice, four additional game board tiles, an exclusive boss ghost figure and an over-sized “Impossible Mode” Stay Puft Marshmallow Man figure.

From Forbes