Cockroach Poker Card Game – Bluffing & Party Game for 2–6 Players | Jacques Zeimet

Bluff, Lie & Pass the Creepy Critters

Get ready for hilarious bluffs, clever deception, and plenty of table talk with Cockroach Poker, a fast-paced bluffing card game designed by Jacques Zeimet. Despite its name, there is no traditional poker involved—instead, players try to pass unwanted creepy-crawly creatures to their opponents while convincing them that the card is something else.

With simple rules, quick rounds, and plenty of opportunities for bluffing, Cockroach Poker is an entertaining choice for parties, family game nights, and casual gatherings.

Why You'll Love This Game

• Bluffing at its best: Tell the truth or confidently lie about the creature you're passing.

• Easy to learn: Simple rules make it accessible to new and experienced players alike.

• Fast-paced gameplay: Games typically take around 20 minutes, making it easy to play multiple rounds.

• Perfect party game: Designed to create laughter, suspense, and plenty of interaction between players.

• 2–6 players: Great for small groups, family gatherings, and game nights with friends.

• Creepy creature theme: Features eight unwanted critters, including cockroaches, bats, flies, toads, rats, scorpions, spiders, and stink bugs.

• No complicated strategy: Success depends on reading other players, managing your cards, and knowing when to bluff.

• Quick and portable: The compact card format makes it convenient to take along for parties, trips, and gatherings.

How to Play

Choose a card from your hand and secretly pass it face-down to another player while declaring what creature you claim it is. You can tell the truth—or bluff!

The receiving player must decide whether to accept the card and call your statement true or false, or pass the card along to another player after secretly looking at it. The card can continue moving around the table, with each player trying to determine who is bluffing.

Be careful—collecting four cards of the same creature means you lose. A player can also lose when they have no cards left to pass at the start of their turn.

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