Cóatl is a colorful game designed by the duo Pascale Brassard and Étienne Dubois‑Roy.

In the game, players compete to build the most beautiful and highest‑scoring feathered serpents, called Cóatl, which originate from Aztec mythology. Each player assembles their serpents from vibrant plastic pieces—heads, bodies, and tails—and tries to match them with prophecy cards and temples to earn as many prestige points as possible.

Players select serpent pieces—heads, tails, and bodies—from a shared supply and add them to their personal board. Each card requires a specific combination of colors or sequences of serpent parts. When you complete a serpent, you check which cards it fulfills and score them. Each player can build up to two serpents at a time and a total of three during the whole game. Once you finish a serpent (with a head and a tail), you can connect it to a temple for additional points. Every player has three special tokens that allow powerful actions—such as choosing any serpent piece, swapping prophecy cards, or reserving a temple. The game ends when someone completes their third serpent or when body pieces run out. Scoring then takes place on a special board.

Players mostly play independently, meaning there is little direct conflict and more focus on personal optimization. If you're looking for a game that combines vivid colors, strategy, and mythological aesthetics, Cóatl is an excellent addition to your collection. 🐉