Coup 2012
Designed by Rikki Tahta
What it is
A very light bluffing, card game, deduction game for 2-6 players (~15 min), built around hidden roles, memory, player elimination.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #718 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
How to play Coup
Coup is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.4 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–6 players, runs about 15 minutes and is aimed at ages 13 and up. It's a Bluffing, Card Game and Deduction game where the core of play revolves around Hidden Roles, Memory and Player Elimination. A very light bluffing, card game, deduction game for 2-6 players (~15 min), built around hidden roles, memory, player elimination. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #718 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Coup
How many players is Coup?
Coup plays with 2–6 players.
Does Coup work with 2 players?
Yes — Coup plays 2–6, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Coup take to play?
About 15 minutes per game.
Is Coup hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.4 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Coup for?
The publisher recommends ages 13 and up.
What kind of game is Coup?
Coup is a Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction game, built on Hidden Roles, Memory, Player Elimination.
Where to buy Coup
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