Incantibus

Point your wands, win the loot, but hand over power with every victory.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up8+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #21,647

Who it's for

Ideal for families and mixed-age groups who enjoy quick, simultaneous-selection games with light bluffing and a satisfying push-your-luck edge.

Not for you if…

Skip it if you dislike bidding mechanics that hand advantages back to whoever just lost β€” the constant power-swapping is central to how it plays.

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Vibe's take

Snappy and tactical β€” simultaneous wand reveals create instant tension every round, and giving up your winning wand to the loser means today's advantage quietly sets up tomorrow's comeback.

About this game

Incantibus sends young witches and wizards looting a mysterious tower, using a clever wand-based bidding system to fight over items, knowledge, and rival sorcerers. Everyone points a wand valued one to four at the same time β€” the highest wins the prize, but must hand that wand over to the loser, keeping power constantly shifting. It builds toward a final showdown with a dangerous tower villain.

Simultaneous wand-bidding systemWinning wand passes to loserFinal boss tower confrontation
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 3–4

Duration

15–30 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

2.0 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #21,647

40 ratings

Published

2025

Language

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