Coup Rule Summary

 

Coup Rule Summary
(2012)

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1. Overview

• Genre: Bluffing, deduction, micro-strategy
• Players: 2–6 players
• Play Time: ~15 minutes
• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (Easy rules, psychological gameplay)
• Highlights:
  • Fast-paced game of deception
  • Lie, challenge, assassinate, or coup!
  • Minimal components, maximum tension

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2. Objective 🎯

• Be the last player with at least 1 card left 🏆

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3. Components 🧩

• 15 Role Cards (5 characters x 3 copies)
• Coins 💰
• Each player starts with 2 face-down cards
• Dystopian setting of political manipulation 🏛️

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4. Character Abilities 📜

CharacterAbility

Duke	Tax (Take 3 coins), blocks foreign aid 💼
Assassin	Assassinate (Pay 3 coins), can be blocked 🔪
Ambassador	Exchange cards with the deck 🔄
Captain	Steal 2 coins from another player 💰
Contessa	Blocks assassination 🛡️

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5. Gameplay Flow 🔄

1️⃣ On your turn, choose one action:

• Income: Gain 1 coin (cannot be blocked)
• Foreign Aid: Gain 2 coins (can be blocked by Duke)
• Coup: Pay 7 coins to eliminate any opponent's card (unblockable)
• Character Action: Claim a role and use its ability
  • ⚠️ You don’t need to have the card — bluffing is allowed!

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2️⃣ Challenge & Block

• Challenge: If someone claims a role, you can challenge them
  • If lying → they lose 1 card
  • If telling the truth → challenger loses 1 card
• Blocking: Some actions can be blocked (e.g., assassination, stealing)
  • Blockers can also be challenged

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6. Win Condition 🏁

• The last player with a card still in play wins the game 🥇

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7. Tips 💡

✅ Bluffing is a weapon — use it, but don’t overuse it 🔥
✅ Watch others’ coin totals — coup is coming at 7+ coins! 💣
✅ Analyze behavior — slip-ups often reveal truths 👀
✅ Play conservatively early, then strike boldly later 🎯
✅ Reading people > Knowing roles — psychology wins 🧠