Coyote

Coyote

BluffingCard GameDeductionParty Game
Players
3-6
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
6 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
30 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
10+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.2 / 5
Year
2003

About the game

Coyote is a simple bluffing game set in the Wild West, where each player wears a card on their forehead showing a number of hidden Indians or a special value -- visible to everyone but themselves. Going around the table, players must declare an increasing guess at the total shown, trying to avoid being the one caught over-declaring. Special cards shake up the count in surprising ways, and since you never know your own number, every round is a fresh bluffing challenge. It's a quick, social party game for 3-6 players.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's team enjoys Coyote as a fast, social bluffing game that's easy to teach to any group. Not knowing your own value while reading everyone else's creates a fun push-your-luck guessing dynamic. Its short thirty-minute playtime and simple premise make it a great party or family filler. The special cards add just enough unpredictability to keep repeat plays interesting.

What we like

  • Simple, quick-to-teach bluffing and guessing mechanic.
  • Not knowing your own number creates constant tension.
  • Special cards keep the count unpredictable and fun.
  • Great social energy for parties and mixed groups.

Keep in mind

  • Player elimination can leave people out for portions of the round.
  • Luck and information dependent on other players' bluffing skill.
  • Limited strategic depth beyond estimation and bluffing.

Who it's for

Great for party and family groups aged 10+ who enjoy quick bluffing and deduction games; best for 3-6 players.

Mechanics

Player Elimination

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