# Invocathlon

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 8.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 90-150 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Arthur Lobato
- **Artists**: Arthur Lobato, Marianna Teixeira, Priscila Parenzi
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published)
- **Categories**: Dice, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, Events, Finale Ending, Hand Management, Move Through Deck, Multi-Use Cards, Open Drafting, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy cooperative games with a strong fantasy theme and a challenging experience that doesn't pull punches, Invocathlon is for you! Get ready to think hard and cheer together.Intense cooperative challengeInnovative mechanic combinationImmersive witch themeHigh strategic replayabilitySteep learning curveCan be very difficult!Requires good communicationHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get your cauldrons and spellbooks ready, because Invocathlon has arrived to test the most skilled witches! In 2025, the Great Mystical Convention calls teams of up to six players for a marathon of challenges that only ends with the summoning of a supernatural entity. You'll have seven days (or rounds, for the more pragmatic) to explore the region, collect rare ingredients, and prepare the ritual that will define your destiny. But hey, don't be fooled by the fantastic theme. This game is one of those that demands sharp strategy and impeccable coordination, with plenty of important choices each round. The combination of mechanics is brand new: dice rolling with icon resolution, hand management, multi-use cards, open drafting, and even worker placement to optimize your actions. All this while we advance through a deck of events that can change everything! The difficulty is high, so prepare for a challenge that will push your team to the limit. Do you have what it takes to survive Invocathlon and earn the respect of the highest ranks of witchcraft? It's a cooperative game that promises a lot of tension and fun for those who enjoy a good thematic challenge.

## FAQ
### Who is Invocathlon for?
It's ideal for groups of 2 to 6 players who enjoy cooperative games, strategic challenges, and have an affinity for fantasy and witchcraft themes. If you like to think a lot and work as a team, you'll enjoy it!

### What is the average playtime?
Games can vary significantly, but expect something between 90 to 150 minutes. It's a game to dedicate some time to and immerse yourself in the experience.

### Is it a difficult game? Does it require a lot of coordination?
Yes, Invocathlon is known for being a very challenging and strategic game. Player coordination is fundamental to overcome obstacles and win the trials.

### What are the main mechanics involved?
The game combines dice rolling with icon resolution, hand management, multi-use cards, open drafting, and worker placement, all within a cooperative context and with event elements.

### Do I need prior knowledge of the rules or the theme?
Although the theme is fantasy, the game is self-contained. The rules are a bit dense, so a first playthrough might be slower as everyone gets familiar, but you don't need to be a witchcraft expert!

### Does the game have a lot of randomness?
There is dice rolling and event cards, which bring an element of unpredictability. However, strategic decisions and resource management are the pillars for overcoming luck.