Cockroach Poker*

Cockroach Poker is a lighthearted and engaging card game focused on bluffing and reverse set collection. It features various critters like cockroaches, rats, and stink bugs, and the aim is to trick others into collecting these undesirable creatures.

Gameplay Overview

  • Bluffing and Deception: The core of the game revolves around bluffing and trying to deceive other players.
  • Critter Cards: The deck includes eight types of critters, with eight cards of each type.
  • Passing Cards: Players pass cards face down, making a claim about the critter type, which the receiving player must assess.

Special Features

  • Simple Yet Strategic: Easy to learn, but offers strategic depth in bluffing and guessing.
  • Player Interaction: High level of interaction among players through passing and declaring card types.
  • End Game Conditions: The game ends when a player is unable to pass a card or collects four cards of the same critter type.

Conclusion

Cockroach Poker is perfect for players who enjoy quick, interactive card games that involve bluffing and trying to outsmart each other. Its simple rules, coupled with the humorous theme of pesky critters, make it a great choice for casual game nights and parties.

Nominated for 3 awards.

⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004

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  • 2 - 6 Players
  • 20 Minutes
  • 8+ years old
  • Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!8€ atAmazon.de*

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Cockroach Poker

  • YouTube Review for the game "Cockroach Poker" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English
  • YouTube Review for the game "Cockroach Poker" by Shut Up & Sit Down
    Video is in English

We like Cockroach Poker so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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