* You're misremembering the game's name: Try to recall other details about the game – what was it about? What did you do? Who played it? This might help identify the actual game.
* It's a very localized or homemade game: The game might be unique to a specific school, family, or group of friends.
* It's a misunderstanding: Perhaps "cot" is being used metaphorically within the game, or it's a completely different word that sounds similar.
If you can provide more details about the game, I might be able to help you figure out what it is.