Coconuts
- Designer Walter Schneider
- Publisher Korea Boardgames , Brain Games , Broadway Toys LTD , Choo Choo Games , Competo / Marektoy
- Illustration Charlie Bink , Robert Islas , Vincent Kim
Track your results with Playnexi
Add this game to your collection and track sessions, scores, and statistics.
Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Coconuts, players flick coconuts at cups arranged in the center and on player boards. Landing a coconut in your own cup lets you stack it, while hitting others' cups lets you steal them. Special "Monkey King Magic" cards disrupt opponents by forcing blind shots or difficult throws. The goal is to complete a pyramid of six cups first.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed as a family game for children aged 6 and up, Coconuts offers quick 20-minute rounds with simple rules. It suits players who enjoy light dexterity challenges combined with easy tactical decisions without complex setup or learning curve.
How It Works
Players take turns flicking coconuts aiming for cups on their boards or opponents’. The Push Your Luck element lies in trying repeated shots to build your pyramid, while Take That cards allow you to interfere with others’ attempts. The first to complete their six-cup pyramid wins.
What Makes It Special
Walter Schneider’s Coconuts was nominated for the 2013 Golden Geek Best Children's Board Game and recommended as a 2015 Spiel der Spiele Hit für Kinder. It merges dexterity with tactical card play and is themed on the Chinese Monkey King. Part of the animal-themed games family, it offers a unique blend of mechanics.
Awards
2015
2013
- 2014 Årets Spill Best Children's Game — Nominated
- 2014 Guldbrikken Best Children's Game — Nominated
Pro
- Short 20-minute playtime
- Easy-to-learn rules for children aged 6+
- Combination of dexterity and tactical card mechanics
- Thematic focus on the Monkey King from Chinese mythology
Contra
- Only supports 2 to 4 players
- Limited complexity for experienced gamers
- No solo mode available
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is themed around the Chinese Monkey King mythology, featuring monkeys and coconuts as central elements, creating a playful animal world suitable for kids.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on landing your coconuts reliably and use the magic cards tactically to disrupt opponents’ shots.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Coconuts supports 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
Games last about 20 minutes, ideal for quick sessions with minimal setup.
What prior experience do I need?
Designed as a family game, no special experience is required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Coconuts uniquely mixes dexterity with Push Your Luck and Take That mechanics, set in a Monkey King theme.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, suitable for children aged 6 and up with straightforward mechanics.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Push Your Luck and Take That mechanics adds tactical depth to the dexterity gameplay.
Fazit
Coconuts is a fast and interactive dexterity game for families and children. It’s best for those seeking light, social gameplay with simple rules and short playtime.
