In the not too distant future, the government is run for profit by a new ‘royal class’ of multi-national CEOs.Their greed and absolute control of the economy has reduced all but a privileged few to lives of poverty and desperation.Out of the oppressed masses rose The Resistance, an underground organization focused on overthrowing these powerful rulers. The valiant efforts of The Resistance have created discord, intrigue and weakness in the political courts of the noveau royal, bringing the government to brink of collapse. But for you, a powerful government official, this is your opportunity to manipulate, bribe and bluff your way into absolute power.
To be successful, you must destroy the influence of your rivals and drive them into exile. In these turbulent times there is only room for one to survive.
2-6 Players
Ages 10 to adult
15 minutes playing time
Format: Boxed Games
Imprint: Various Boardgame Publishers
Publication date: 01/01/2012
Board game review: Coup
Review by Mida
Coup is a deception game built off lies, where there are two ways to move forward - play it safe and slow, or lie and hope the others don't call your bluff. Each player starts off with two cards - or lives - and these cards have different abilities which allow the player to do different things. But here's the thing: you can lie about what cards you have. You can say you have two completely different cards, or claim four different powers when you only have two. If you get caught for lying, you lose a card and can risk losing all your lives if you aren't careful. But if you were telling the truth, the player who called you out loses a card.
The goal is to be the last one standing and the longer you play, the more the tensions will rise. Great to play with people who aren't afraid to get a little chaotic or competitive.
Board Game: Coup
Review by Josh
A perfect game of social deception, great for a wide range of players with endless replay ability. Every turn you make a single action, either one you can make based on the cards you have, or you can lie and take an action you don’t have the card for. Lying and deception is at the heart of this game so those with a good poker face are sure to love it. I’ve played this game with countless groups for 5+ years now and it never gets old. Taking only 30 seconds to set up, a few minutes to explain and rounds lasting 5-10 minutes, it’s ideal for showing to friends and bringing out for a quick game. And if you want to play with a larger group, you can get the extension pack that includes a new card and more of the pre-existing cards. Complexity 1/5
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