6.7
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Ludopedia
7.1
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you enjoy cooperative games that make you think and communicate without speaking, Cahoots is a sure bet! It's fast, challenging, and great to play with friends or even solo.
Highlights
- Clever cooperative challenge
- Fast and engaging
- Great for solo and group
- Easy to learn
Keep in mind
- Limited communication can frustrate
- Objectives can be tough
- Repetitive long-term
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Hey folks! Ready for a cooperative challenge that will test your team's synergy? Cahoots is a super dynamic card game where communication is your biggest enemy (and ally!). The mission is simple: play cards onto four piles, matching color or number, to complete a series of wild objectives. Think it's easy? Try making all piles purple, or ensuring no card is higher than a four, or getting the sum of all cards in a pile to be exactly ten! All this while you can't say a peep about the cards in your hand. It's teamwork at its finest, where every move counts and coordination is key. Time is short and the pressure mounts, so you need to think fast and together. Cahoots shines in games with friends as well as a solo pastime, with the Tippi Toppi version supporting up to 4 players, including the option to play alone. It's the kind of game that makes you think 'What if I had played that card?' after each round, guaranteeing good laughs and the urge to play again to prove you're masters of complicity. Perfect for those who enjoy quick games with a puzzle element and lots of interaction, even without being able to talk much!
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Categories
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Publisher
Gamewright, Oya, Brain Picnic, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Nasza Księgarnia, Popcorn Games, リゴレ (rigoler), Schmidt Spiele, White Goblin Games, Zacatrus
Designer
Ken Gruhl
Artist
Irina Pechenkina, Manu Palau, Ronan Le Maître, Tom McKendrick
How many players can participate in Cahoots?
The original version is for 2-4 players, but the Tippi Toppi version expands it to 1-4 players, allowing you to play solo as well!
How long does a game take?
Games are super quick, usually taking only about 20 minutes to complete.
Is Cahoots difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are quite easy to grasp. The real challenge lies in the cooperation and limited communication.
Do I need to know English to play?
No! The game is completely language-independent; you just need to understand the colors and numbers on the cards.
Is this a game for competitive players?
Actually, Cahoots is cooperative. You win or lose together, which is great for those who prefer teamwork.
What kind of challenge does Cahoots offer?
It focuses on solving puzzles as a team, with the restriction of not being able to freely discuss your cards. It's a test of synergy and deduction!