Cahoots

Cahoots

Card Game
Players
1-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
20 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
10+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.1 / 5
Year
2018

About the game

Cahoots is a tense, communication-limited cooperative card game where players work together to complete secret goals without speaking about their hands. Cards are played to one of four shared piles by matching color or number, and only by silently signaling and inferring intentions can the group make all piles align to a goal like "all purple" or "add up to ten." With just one shot to win before time runs out, every game is a nerve-wracking test of teamwork. Quick to teach and play, it's a clever pocket-sized cooperative puzzle.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's editors love how Cahoots turns silence into the core mechanic: the tension of not being able to explain your plan is what makes this such a fun and different co-op experience. It's a great quick pick for groups who enjoy communication-limited deduction games.

What we like

  • Clever communication-limited cooperative mechanic
  • Fast setup and short playtime
  • Great tension without direct conflict
  • Playable solo or with a group

Keep in mind

  • Single loss condition can feel abrupt
  • Limited variety across many plays

Who it's for

Great for families and casual groups ages 10+, playing solo or with up to 4 players, who enjoy quick cooperative puzzle games.

Mechanics

Communication LimitsCooperative GameDrafting

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