Cockroach Poker

Cockroach Poker is a reverse set-collection bluffing game that has nothing to do with poker. Players try to force another player to collect four of one type of critter. On your turn, pass a face-down critter card to another player and name the creature shown—or bluff. The recipient may accept the card and say whether the claim is true, or secretly look and pass it along, possibly changing the named creature. A wrong call means the card is kept face up by the player who guessed incorrectly; the player who first collects four of a kind, or cannot pass a card on their turn, loses. Everyone else wins.

Includes 64 cards featuring eight kinds of critters. Designed by Jacques Zeimet; published by Devir Games. For 2–6 players, ages 8+, about 15 minutes.