Exploding Kittens has teamed up with Tim Ferris for a fast-paced card game.
The game was developed by Exploding Kittens Co-Creator and CEO Elan Lee and Ferris. The two met when Lee appeared on The Tim Ferris Show; the popular podcast boasts more than a billion downloads. Ferris is a bestselling author, investor, and entrepreneur. “I’ve always wanted to make a game,” says Ferris.
“Tim and I first connected when I was a guest on his podcast, and what started as a conversation about game design turned into a two-year journey to create Coyote together,” says Lee. “We set out to design a game that’s easy to learn, filled with unexpected twists, and wildly fun to play.”
The game builds on Rock, Paper, Scissors, allowing players a total of 20 gestures and the opportunity to sabotage each other. Players ages 10 and up also establish a rhythm by banging on the table and must maintain the beat. Each round becomes more challenging and predictable as the game continues. Coyote offers two modes: competitive and cooperative. It takes 10 minutes to play.
“Years ago, Poetry for Neanderthals made me laugh until I cried,” says Ferris. “Eventually, I started to wonder: ‘Could I make a game that’s just as simple and fun as Poetry, but that might also make you smarter?’ I floated the idea with Elan, and so the adventure began. I couldn’t be happier with the results.”
Coyote will trot to Walmart’s toy aisle on March 23 and travel through the desert to Amazon and Target shelves in July.
Learn more about Coyote online at explodingkittens.com or learn how to play from Ferris:
