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Coyote

Coyote is a simple bluffing game in a western setting. Every player gets a card (bound on his forehead by a fabric tape) showing a number of "hidden" Indians or a special value. You don't know the value of your card, but you can see all the others. The object of the game is to gu...

Players

3-6

Time

20-30

Age

10+

Weight

1.19

Rating

6.64

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Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation. Players need to pay attention to others' actions frequently, but there is limited emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.5

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation. Players need to pay attention to others' actions frequently, but there is limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Coyote has a high replayability score due to its variability in gameplay, strategic depth, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. There is room for players to improve their strategy over time, discovering new tactics and strategies. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the investment. Overall, Coyote provides a fresh and engaging experience with high replayability.

Luck profile

Coyote has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls and card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have a substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating. Overall, Coyote offers a good balance between luck and player agency.

Overview

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Coyote is a simple bluffing game in a western setting. Every player gets a card (bound on his forehead by a fabric tape) showing a number of "hidden" Indians or a special value. You don't know the value of your card, but you can see all the others. The object of the game is to guess how many Indians are shown on the cards, declaring an increasing number every turn. If you are caught over declaring, you lose. Many special cards make every game turn a surprise, and don't forget you never know the card you are showing on your forehead. Kidultgame originally published the game in 2003. The french editions from Tilsit (2004,2005 & 2006) convinced with their real feathers accessory ! The game has been reprinted by the italian company Oliphante in 2010. Starting 2011, the french company Gigamic has got international rights and the game has been printed and distributed in a brand new edition.

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Credits

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Designers

1
Spartaco Albertarelli

Artists

5
Khuê Tú Angélique Renier TANSAN Inc. Chiara Vercesi Angelo Zucca

Publishers

4
AURUM, Inc. Devir Four Esses Gigamic

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