
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,708
- BGG rating
- 5.3
INCOHERENT
- 4–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

2020
Rules assistance for Incohearent: Family Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Incohearent: Family Edition is a board game released in 2020 for 2–20 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Elliot Tebele and its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Turn Order: Pass Order.
Each card has a combination of words on the front that looks like nonsense, but when recited out loud, they sound like the hidden phrased on the back. Try reciting "check kin vin grr sand fur eyes" out loud. Can you hear the hidden phrase? Listen closely...you've been saying "Chicken fingers and fries!!" Compete to decode the hidden phrases before the time runs out. -from the back of the box Unlike the earlier edition, this one is suitable for younger children but with answers that most parents can also decode, except for maybe the occasional "New Phone. Who dis?" type phrase. There is a one-minute timer for the game play to move between "judge" (i.e., the one who can see the answer) and players (i.e., the ones reading and guessing). The cards have a hint system to help struggling players along. This game is good for a table top game night or even a road trip (provided the driver isn't reading cards, of course). Play as teams or every player for their self. The person with the most right answers wins.
Incohearent: Family Edition supports 2–20 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 Incohearent: Family Edition is 20–40 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 Incohearent: Family Edition for ages 12 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.
Incohearent: Family Edition has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Incohearent: Family Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Turn Order: Pass Order. 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 Incohearent: Family Edition are: Elliot Tebele. 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 Incohearent: Family 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.