How many players is Hocus?

Hocus plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Hocus take to play?

A game of Hocus takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Hocus rates 6.6/10 from 513 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / print & play game built around hand management, pattern building, variable player powers.

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Hocus (2016)

2–5 players · 30 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 30 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.6/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Hocus

Cast spells and trick your opponents in this lighthearted poker variant.

Card Game Print & Play

Mechanics: Hand Management, Pattern Building, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Joshua Buergel, Grant Rodiek

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Hocus FAQ

How many players is Hocus?: Hocus plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Hocus take to play?: A game of Hocus takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Hocus any good?: Hocus rates 6.6/10 from 513 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / print & play game built around hand management, pattern building, variable player powers.