# Cóatl: The Card Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #12168
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Etienne Dubois-Roy, Pascale Brassard
- **Artists**: SillyJellie
- **Publishers**: Synapses Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Delta Vision Publishing, Greater Than Games, LLC, Lavka Games
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Card Game, Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Contracts, Hand Management, Pattern Building

## Verdict
If you like fast puzzles with an exotic theme, you’ll love the race to paint the best Cóatl.Simple, engaging strategyStealing adds tensionQuick playtimeRepetitive mechanics may tireScoring can be opaqueRECOMMENDED

## Description
A newly erected temple in the heart of an Aztec city must be adorned with paintings of feathered snakes – the legendary Cóatl – to honor the gods. To decide who will become the official painter, players compete for prestige by assembling the most beautiful and valuable serpent using cards. Each Cóatl consists of a head, a tail, and eight body cards, and the game unfolds over five rounds. On your turn you play two cards, create patterns on the Prophecy cards, and if another player already holds that pattern you can steal it and display it in front of you. Repeating the same pattern yields extra points and eventually lets you protect the Prophecy so it can no longer be taken. Temple cards add optional objectives that can boost your victory total. A solo mode offers an individual challenge, and the Golden Feathers expansion adds new cards and strategies that work with the base game. With simple rules, a 20‑30 minute playtime and a light weight (1.7/5), the game blends abstract strategy, hand management and pattern building, ideal for fans of quick puzzles and Aztec flavor.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 4 players, including a solo mode.

### How long does a game take?
Approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the game's complexity?
Light (weight 1.7/5), easy to learn and great for beginners.

### What components are included?
Head, Tail, Body, Prophecy, Temple cards, and the Golden Feathers expansion if purchased.

### Do I need prior card‑game experience?
No, the rules are straightforward, though experience with hand‑management or pattern‑building helps.

### Is there an expansion?
Yes, Golden Feathers adds new cards and strategies that work with the base game.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of quick puzzles, historical themes, and light abstract strategy, especially those who enjoy card‑based games.

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