The name is so evocative that it has been used for famous works, including:

In a card game version often called "Indian Poker," players hold their cards against their foreheads so they can see everyone’s hand except their own, forcing them to bet based on the "bluff" . In Literature and History

Once a player is tagged, the Blind Man must try to identify them by touch alone. If they guess correctly, the tagged player becomes the next Blind Man . Safety First: A Better Experience

A non-fiction thriller about top-secret Cold War missions .

Establish a clear "out-of-bounds" zone so the Blind Man doesn't wander too far or into dangerous areas like stairs . Fun Variations

Known as colin-maillard , this version historically involved more "buffeting" or light shoving, from which the word "buff" (and eventually "bluff") likely originated .

A moving and humorous story about a man navigating life while hiding his legal blindness . Blind Man's Bluff - Center for Literary Publishing

Because players are "stumbling around blindfolded," safety is key to preventing the "scratches and bruises" common in older versions of the game .