Coup

Coup

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Players
2-6
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Playtime
15m
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Difficulty
Intermediate
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Rating
7.5

About the Game

You are head of a family in an Italian city-state, a city run by a weak and corrupt court. You need to manipulate, bluff and bribe your way to power. Your object is to destroy the influence of all the other families, forcing them into exile. Only one family will survive... In Coup, you want to be the last player with influence in the game, with influence being represented by face-down character cards in your playing area. Each player starts the game with two coins and two influence – i.e

Publisher: Indie Boards & Cards
Designer: Rikki Tahta
Release Year: 2012

Reviews

Board Game Review Team
10/19/2025
⭐ 7.5

Coup

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’ Fast-paced, tense bluffing gameplay
  • β€’ Easy to learn and plays in 10 minutes
  • β€’ Great fun with a bold, talkative group

βœ— Cons

  • β€’ Player elimination means some downtime if you get knocked out
  • β€’ Can become repetitive if everyone uses the same bluff strategy
  • β€’ Not enjoyable for players uncomfortable with lying/bluffing

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