# Cinco Paus

> Explore a random labyrinth, discover wand effects, and collect treasures. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Brough.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinco-paus/id1249999336 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Brough](https://appshunter.io/developer/490257881)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 86 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: European Portuguese
- Released: 2017-12-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinco-paus/id1249999336/reviews.md

## What is Cinco Paus?

Tens cinco varinhas mágicas mas não sabes o que elas fazem.  Tenta descobrir seus efeitos e atravessar todas as cinco zonas.  Toma os tesouros também se podes!

Cinco Paus e um novo labirinto de morte aleatória de Michael Brough, criador de 868-HACK, Imbroglio, e mais.

## Key features

- Discover unknown wand effects
- Navigate a random labyrinth
- Traverse five distinct zones
- Collect treasures
- Random death maze gameplay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinco-paus/id1249999336/reviews.md

### 5/5 — We love casting spells

*2026-06-01*

Nothing beats the rush of firing mysterious wands at an approaching group of enemies praying that one of them will miraculously save you from your mistakes, only to accidentally duplicate the threat. 

The concept is just so nice, you have all the tools you need at the start of the run, you gain power to fight harder threats by learning what your equipment is.

### 5/5 — A perfect mobile game

*2026-03-21*

How have I not reviewed this game yet?! It’s been on my phone for YEARS and I play it basically every day. The perfect mobile game, perfect compact TBS roguelike, infinitely satisfying and compelling. There’s definitely a learning curve with the Portuguese text, but there’s a wiki online that explains everything if you need it. And trying to work things out on your own just adds to the vibe when you’re starting out! I have completed this game (i.e. a 50 game run) ONCE in all my years of play. Maybe I’ll do it again? Maybe I won’t? It doesn’t matter - It’s still great every time. Thanks Michael Brough!

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2025-07-12*

and esoteric game by a brilliant and esoteric game designer.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2025-07-05*

and arcane game by a brilliant and arcane game designer.

### 5/5 — Fünf Stäbe

*2025-06-23*

Das Spiel bietet unbegrenzten Wiederspielwert, mit fließendem Wechsel zwischen flottem Gegnerrösten und Grübeln über den nächsten Zug. Jeden Cent wert, ein moderner Klassiker.

(„Cinco Paus“ ist auch auf Deutsch verfügbar, in holpriger, aber verständlicher Frakturschrift - nach dem portugiesischen Tutorial auf den „P/D“-Knopf klicken.)

### 4/5 — Ridiculously difficult

*2024-11-21*

Difficulty is so high as to make this inaccessible except for the most gifted or dedicated few. That’s a shame. Otherwise it would be his best yet.

### 5/5 — Beautiful Design

*2022-11-09*

If you don’t mind thinking hard about strategy and losing a lot then this game is my foremost recommendation. The fact that the game is not in English is not a problem: these games are learnt through playing, not reading.

### 5/5 — Probably the best turn based single player strategy game ever

*2021-05-06*

Have had this on my phone since it came out and still play it. It’s timeless and genius on many levels. Once you’ve played enough to learn the ropes, you’re instantly making interesting decisions on the first screen, and it’s perfect for picking up and putting down on a whim, while still having significant long session/score runs available.

### 5/5 — ganhar o jogo

*2020-10-18*

This game is great. There’s no English version, but given that the central concept of the game is that you have a bunch of wands and you have to figure out what they do, then this merely adds to that. In any case, Google Translate (Portuguese) will help speed up the learning-the-game phase. Once you know what most of the symbols mean then the game is a lot of fun with the random combinations of spell effects available. Then you can focus on the Jogos!

### 3/5 — Ridiculously difficult

*2020-05-18, version 1.07*

Difficulty is so high as to make this inaccessible except for the most gifted or dedicated few. That’s a shame. Otherwise it would be his best yet.

## Frequently asked questions about Cinco Paus

### What is Cinco Paus?

Cinco Paus is a challenging roguelike game where you explore a random labyrinth. You are given five magical wands with unknown effects, and your goal is to discover their powers to navigate through five different zones and collect treasures.

### What are the key features of Cinco Paus?

The game features discovering the effects of five unique magical wands, navigating a randomly generated labyrinth, overcoming challenges across five distinct zones, and collecting treasures. It's designed as a 'random death maze' experience.

### How much does Cinco Paus cost?

Based on the provided information, Cinco Paus is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from Cinco Paus?

You can expect a strategic and exploratory gameplay experience. The core loop involves experimenting with different wands to overcome obstacles and enemies within the procedurally generated maze. Each playthrough offers a new challenge due to the random nature of the wands and the labyrinth.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2022-01-02

- Não revelar Raio Curto quando não e usado.
- Cogumelos: Tesouro de Um agora faz dois tesouros.

### 1.09 — 2021-09-05

resolveu vários problemas.

### 1.08 — 2021-05-04

Jetzt auf Deutsch übersetzt, von Tara Brough*.

Haruspex:
- "Sofort” ersetzt durch “Aufmachen”.

Froschstatue:
- "Wahlweise Garnele" ersetzt durch "Starker Arm".
- "Sofort" ersetzt durch "Die Energie". 

Lange Hand:
- "Glühbombe" ersetzt durch "Extra Juwel".
- "Explosion" ersetzt durch "Der Schlüssel".
- "Reichtümer" wirkt jetzt auf jeden Schatz.
- "Sofort" ersetzt durch "Wechseln".

Vogelscheuche:
- wird von Feindesstäbe bevorzugt.
- "Angriff X": Verbesserungen wirken jetzt unabhängig voneinander. 
- "Sofort" ersetzt durch "Vergeltung".

Privatstab:
- startet mit zwei Ladungen.

Vertauschungskugel:
- "Garnelencocktail" ersetzt durch "Heilen".
- "Maske" ersetzt durch "Wechseln".
- "Tod der Eidechse" ersetzt durch "Das Gift".
- "Tod des Frosches" ersetzt durch "Der Spiegel".
- "Tod des Hahnes" ersetzt durch "Die Energie".
- "Versteckter Schatz" ersetzt durch "Der Pfeiler".
- "Sofort" ersetzt durch "Teure Abdecken".

Pilze:
- "Blut" ersetzt durch "Teure Verbindung."
- "Teleport für andere" ersetzt durch "Die Energie".
- “Erschöpfen” ersetzt durch "Schlafen".
- "Sofort" ersetzt durch "Einzelschatz".

Fluchtsmantel:
- "Teure Abdecken" ist jetzt automatisch.
- “Angreifen” ersetzt durch “Wechseln”.
- "Zusatz" ersetzt durch "Die Energie".
- "Zeitschliefe" ersetzt durch "Der Ausgang".

Müllstock:
- tretet nicht mehr als erstes Artefakt auf, wenn die Aufladelaterne Mischen hat.

Zeitschliefe: Schatz vertrieben in die Zone 5 geht nicht mehr verloren.

+ verschiedene kleinere Bugs behoben.

*A.d.Ü: Ich habe versucht, das Gefühl vom Original wiederzugeben, anstatt zu versuchen, den 'perfekten' deutschen Text zum Spiel zu schreiben.

### 1.07 — 2018-10-22

- Haruspex: pode identificar qualquer efeiro.
- Haruspex: A melhoria "O Augúrio" muda para "Tesouro Escondido".
- Esfera de Permutação: A melhoria "Esgotar" muda para "Tesouro Escondido".
- Espantalho: A melhoria "Revestimento" muda para "Urdidura do Tempo".
- Lampião Recarga : A melhoria "A Saída" muda para "Embaralhar".
- Varinha Pessoal: Nova melhoria "Poupança".
- Mao Longa: A melhoria "Embriaguez" cura todos.
- Mao Longa: A melhoria "Estudo Profundo" identifica uma varinha.
- Mao Longa: A melhoria "Pipe e Chave" muda para "Morte de Galo".

### 1.06 — 2018-05-21

- Cogumelos: A melhoria "Tesouro de Cinco" faz cinco tesouros.
- Cogumelos: A melhoria "Curar" não ataca amigos com saúde máxima.
- Casaco de Escape: Melhorias novas Adicional, Ataque, Urdidura do Tempo, Dourado (em lugar de Dormir, O Tóxico, Teleporte Outro, A Saída)
- Casaco de Escape: A condição é verificada depois que os inimigos usam varinhas.
- Estátua de Sapo: Não pode usar no sapo externo.
- Haruspex: A melhoria "Teleporte" muda para "Instante ".
- Lampião Recarga e Bastão Lixo: A melhoria "A Saída" mova a porta para uma parede próxima quando o Bruxo não é adjacente.

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All apps by Michael Brough: https://appshunter.io/developer/490257881

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