description Coup Overview
Released in 2012 and designed by Rikki Tahta, Coup is a card-based social deduction game set in a dystopian future. Accommodating two to six players, the game challenges participants to bluff, manipulate, and deduce their opponents' hidden roles to survive. Each player is secretly dealt character cards with specific abilities, and the objective is to successfully eliminate the influence of all other players. It is designed for groups who enjoy fast-paced games relying on deception and strategy.
help Coup FAQ
Who designed Coup and when was it released?
Coup was designed by Rikki Tahta and released in 2012. The game was published by Indie Boards & Cards and is built around bluffing and hidden influence.
How many people can play Coup?
Coup supports 2 to 6 players and usually takes about 15 minutes. Each player begins with two face-down influence cards.
What do the character cards do in Coup?
The five character roles are Duke, Assassin, Captain, Ambassador, and Contessa, each with a special claimed action or counteraction. Players may claim a role even when they do not hold that card, but a challenge can expose the bluff.
What is the goal of Coup?
The goal is to be the last player with influence remaining. A player loses an influence card whenever one of their face-down cards is revealed, and a Coup action costs 7 coins.
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