Boardgames

Coyote

Follow a line of action-and-word cards, add “coyote” cards to sabotage rivals, and stay sharp—the last player standing wins.

10
minutes

3 - 8
player(s)

Medium Light

Coyote board game cover

About this board game

Coyote is a fast, chaotic game for 3–8 players that takes about 10 minutes to play. Each card combines an action with a word, creating a sequence that players must perform and say in turn.

To begin, lay out a line of cards. Players then take turns following the sequence, carrying out each card’s action and saying its word. Staying focused is essential, because one mistake can end a player’s run.

The game’s troublemaking twist comes from the “coyote” cards. Add these cards to sabotage the other players and make the sequence harder to follow. As the line becomes more challenging, players must keep up with both the actions and the spoken words.

  • Play with 3–8 players.
  • Each card features an action and a word.
  • Perform and say the cards in sequence.
  • Use “coyote” cards to make the game harder for other players.
  • Mess up the sequence and you are out.

When a player messes up the sequence, they are eliminated. The last player standing wins, turning every round into a test of attention, timing, and composure.

Released in 2025, Coyote is designed to feel different every time you play. Its combination of quick turns, escalating sabotage, and a simple elimination goal unleashes a playful trickster spirit in a game that is brief, unpredictable, and full of chaos.