Cahoots - The Card Game
Board
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Board
Languages
English
Wed Sep 30 2020
UI and Gameplay Enhancements:
Remaining cards still available
Immediately fulfilled orders
Game end visualization especially in early case
In Cahoots, players must work in total harmony. You have a shared set of goals (e.g., 'the sum of all green cards must be 10'), and you must play cards from your hand that match the color or number of the top card on the piles. The catch? You can't tell your teammates what's in your hand. This digital adaptation features solo play against AI, local pass-and-play, and online multiplayer with global leaderboards.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Cahoots is a rare gem in the world of digital card games: a truly cooperative experience that relies on collective intelligence rather than individual greed. The digital port by Digidiced is excellent, capturing the colorful, vibrant aesthetic of the physical game while automating the rule-checking that can sometimes slow down the tabletop version.
The beauty of Cahoots is its simplicity—matching colors and numbers to meet specific goals—but the 'limited communication' aspect creates a wonderful tension. You find yourself trying to 'read' your teammates' intentions through their discards. It’s a short, punchy game that is perfect for a quick mental workout with friends or strangers online. It’s wholesome, clever, and highly addictive.
Features
Official Digital Adaptation
Online Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Solo Challenge Mode
Interactive Tutorial
Tips & Walkthrough
Focus on goals that require specific sums (like 'All cards sum to 15') first. These are harder to hit as the deck thins out. Simpler color-matching goals can usually be finished as a secondary action.
Gameplays
Watch what your teammates are hovering over. If a player repeatedly checks a specific pile but doesn't play, they likely have a card that completes a goal but are waiting for a color change.
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Q&A
Yes, Cahoots features a robust solo mode where you manage the hand and goals against a timer.
Ratings & Reviews
Good game, needs battery optimization
Mon Jun 05 2023 WRS15743At first I thought there were a couple bugs with cards not clearing, but it was just me not being clear on the rules of why/when certain cards clear. I haven’t had any issues with that anymore. This is an excellent brain-teaser game. I like that there are three levels you can choose from depending on how challenging you want it to be. The expert level is indeed difficult. The only reason I docked a star is that it needs battery optimization. It drains faster than a card game should. My phone gets a tad warm if I play too many games in a row. It’s tolerable, but that issue does affect how long I choose to play. I do appreciate the fair price with no ads or IAP. I recommend this solo game if you want something that can be relaxing but still challenging.
Good, but bug
Sat Oct 17 2020 hockeyhabitTwo neighboring cards pink did not work
Some Youtube Videos found!
How to Play Cahoots - YouTube
Cahoots — overview and rules explanation - YouTube
How to Play Cahoots (Rules School) with the Game Boy Geek - YouTube
Cahoots Review - with Tom Vasel - YouTube
Cartographers Gameplay Runthrough - YouTube
Cahoots from Gamewright - YouTube
Tournament Gameplay | Cards and Tankards VR Card Game (2/3) (Alpha) - YouTube
