- BGG rank
- BGG #11,174
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Encantados
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,986
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Encantados (Second/Third Edition)
2018
Rules assistance for Encantados (Second/Third Edition)
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- 2–4 players
- 20–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Encantados (Second/Third Edition)
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Encantados (Second/Third Edition) is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Fel Barros and Sheamus Parkes and its main mechanics are Take That and Set Collection.
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About the game
Encantados is a filler where players assumes the role of a gardener in need to populate his garden with magical creatures. Fairies, leprechauns, gnomes, goblins and Kobolds! Every race has a special ability to help you (or disturb your friend/opposing team). Encantados knows how to balance simplicity with an awesome replay and a lot of fun. Wonderful in every way , whether in its simple mechanics, either in its neat art! Encantados is played in a series of rounds. Every round, in alternate turns, players buy a new card and have the chance to play one Song and one Set of cards of the same Magical Creature. You can only play creatures if you have three of a kind in your hand. After you play them, they start giving you passive bonus. If one or more players empty their hand the round is over and points are counted. If, by the end of a round, a player score is 100 or higher he is the winner! —description from the publisher What changes: > The 2nd edition is leaner, with blister box instead of the box with a lid, and only cards as components. > The game comes with only one deck (2 to 4 players), instead of two decks (2 to 6 players). It will still be possible to play up to 6 with two copies of the game - the rules for this variant are in the rules book. > A new character comes in (the Troll) and an old one comes out (Mandragora, who misses but is remembered fondly in all the cards in the game. > Powers of the races revised with the aim of making the game more friendly to non-gamers and rebalanced card scores. > New graphic design and revised manual with minor changes.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Grok Games
- Ace Studios
Questions and answers
Encantados (Second/Third Edition) supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Encantados (Second/Third Edition) is 20–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Encantados (Second/Third Edition) for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Encantados (Second/Third Edition) has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Encantados (Second/Third Edition) belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Take That and Set Collection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Encantados (Second/Third Edition) are: Fel Barros and Sheamus Parkes. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Encantados (Second/Third Edition) as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.