Face-down character cards allow for secret manipulation and surprise moves, enhancing strategic depth
Players must use cards to gain or lose influence, adding layers of deduction and bluffing
Quick set-up and easy gameplay make it suitable for both casual and competitive play
Includes a 15-card deck with unique character abilities for diverse gameplay options
Optional Inquisitor character adds new strategies and card exchanges
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
Players
2-5
Recommended Age
13-18 years, 8 years or older, 10 years or older
Material
Cardboard
Gameplay Skills
Deduction, Negotiation, Strategic thinking, Tactical decision making
Board Game Mechanics
Strategy, Party, Role-playing, Card exchange, Hidden role