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on April 25, 2017
Coup is good stuff. It's a small and fun game that is easy to explain. If you've got a group of four to six people and you're looking for some quick fun this is a great game to go to. It's small enough to carry someplace like a cafe without much hassle, and other than the pile of coins used in the game it doesn't take up that much space on the table. As far as space, every player just needs space for two cards and their stack of coins, and perhaps the small reference sheet to remind them of what each role's powers are. Small package indeed. I have even had a good 30 minutes of fun playing this game with a total of three people. Four or more is certainly the sweet spot however.
The rules are easy enough to explain and the rounds are short enough that you can introduce it to newcomers quickly, and even if they are eliminated early it won't be long before a new game begins and they can get back into it. I have found the bluffing in this game to be so enjoyable that people are often looking to play "one more round," which is a sign of a fun game. "I have the Duke so I'm going to take two coins this turn..." says a player as you stare at the Duke in your own hand... there's only two in the deck... Can he really have the other? Do you call his bluff or just let him have his two coins for now? Good times. At a price point of under $15 USD this game is hard to pass up.
Because it's a bluffing game you'll want to be sure your cards don't get marked. You might want to consider sleeving them. The size is 65x100mm and the Ultrapro sleeves should fit fine. Ultra Pro Board Game Sleeve 65mm x 100mm - 50pk
Great little game that will generate some fun bluffing and backstabbing!
The rules are easy enough to explain and the rounds are short enough that you can introduce it to newcomers quickly, and even if they are eliminated early it won't be long before a new game begins and they can get back into it. I have found the bluffing in this game to be so enjoyable that people are often looking to play "one more round," which is a sign of a fun game. "I have the Duke so I'm going to take two coins this turn..." says a player as you stare at the Duke in your own hand... there's only two in the deck... Can he really have the other? Do you call his bluff or just let him have his two coins for now? Good times. At a price point of under $15 USD this game is hard to pass up.
Because it's a bluffing game you'll want to be sure your cards don't get marked. You might want to consider sleeving them. The size is 65x100mm and the Ultrapro sleeves should fit fine. Ultra Pro Board Game Sleeve 65mm x 100mm - 50pk
Great little game that will generate some fun bluffing and backstabbing!
on August 30, 2014
Coup is a crowd-pleaser, there's no denying. This quick, little card game handles 2 to 6 players and can be played in fifteen minutes or less, making it a great addition to game nights. It is best played with five to six playes and it's fairly easy to pick up. It also comes with six handy reference cards to make learning the game even easier.
The object of the game is to bluff your way to victory. In a far-flung future where the majority of the population is poor and oppressed, only a select few wield power and wealth. You will draw two cards which you will keep secret from your opponents and you will either use their actions or CLAIM you have other cards instead so you can use their actions. The catch? If someone else challenges you and you can't show you have the character to justify the action you just took, you lose influence. If you DO have the applicable character, the person challenging loses an influence. Losing an influence is defined as you turning over one of your cards face up, thus losing access to one action. If you lose all your influence, meaning both your cards are face up, you're exiled and you lose. Be the last man standing to win.
The game consists of 15 character/action cards and a bag of money tokens, as well as the six reference cards cited earlier, making it simple to cart around. Coup was a big hit at my game night, with people liking it a lot or flat-out loving it. It's a great way to practice your poker face, because you'll need a good one to win.
The object of the game is to bluff your way to victory. In a far-flung future where the majority of the population is poor and oppressed, only a select few wield power and wealth. You will draw two cards which you will keep secret from your opponents and you will either use their actions or CLAIM you have other cards instead so you can use their actions. The catch? If someone else challenges you and you can't show you have the character to justify the action you just took, you lose influence. If you DO have the applicable character, the person challenging loses an influence. Losing an influence is defined as you turning over one of your cards face up, thus losing access to one action. If you lose all your influence, meaning both your cards are face up, you're exiled and you lose. Be the last man standing to win.
The game consists of 15 character/action cards and a bag of money tokens, as well as the six reference cards cited earlier, making it simple to cart around. Coup was a big hit at my game night, with people liking it a lot or flat-out loving it. It's a great way to practice your poker face, because you'll need a good one to win.
on January 1, 2014
If you're looking for a fun 2-6p (need to accomodate more than that - get more copies of the game or just add marked regular playing cards to it in sets) party game look no further! This game is the perfect warmup/warm-down game for family gatherings or casual hangouts. It is extremely easy to pick up and yet holds a surprisingly large amount of strategy. It's easy to learn, hard to master.
The box is tiny so it's portable and travels easily! The components of the game all fit into the box perfectly.
Speaking of the components they are the cards, summary sheets, instructions booklet and tokens.
The card art is perfect and suits the game - definitely admirable even after hours of play.
The tokens could've been better but do their job and are sturdy.
Summary: If you want to play a quick game that requires deduction and deception - this is your game. I can only say that playing with quiet/timid people will be slightly frustrating (if they don't talk much) but aside from that - it flows regardless.
The box is tiny so it's portable and travels easily! The components of the game all fit into the box perfectly.
Speaking of the components they are the cards, summary sheets, instructions booklet and tokens.
The card art is perfect and suits the game - definitely admirable even after hours of play.
The tokens could've been better but do their job and are sturdy.
Summary: If you want to play a quick game that requires deduction and deception - this is your game. I can only say that playing with quiet/timid people will be slightly frustrating (if they don't talk much) but aside from that - it flows regardless.
on October 13, 2016
The one and only time I played this game was with one other person. It's downright boring as a two person game. It really just comes down to who can lie better and who actually has the better cards. The rounds are super quick with two people- I'm talking about maybe 5 minutes--probably less. It's not very satisfying or immersive when the two person rounds last so little time. The win doesn't feel quite as sweet.
Gameplay reminds me of a more complicated version of BS. Perhaps this makes me a simpleton, but I prefer BS.
Maybe with more people it could be fun, but I don't think they should advertise this as a 2-6 player game.
Gameplay reminds me of a more complicated version of BS. Perhaps this makes me a simpleton, but I prefer BS.
Maybe with more people it could be fun, but I don't think they should advertise this as a 2-6 player game.
on March 25, 2017
I am a part of a board game club in my area of Tokyo. Two members of that group became really close friends of mine. One night in one of my friend's apartments he pulled out Coup and I rolled my eyes. I didn't like the dystopian/Hunger Games vibe I got from the games as I had previously seen it before.
However, after the first round, I was hooked. I loved the sneaky nature of the game and trying to make my friends look foolish. We easily played 20 rounds of the game. My favorite card is the Ambassador card! This game is extremely easy to explain in any language and will end in a lot of laughs and, "You liar!!". It's seriously so much fun. For a game under $10 that can be played over and over, it's a steal.
I'm currently on vacation in the U.S. and recommended this game to a friend of mine. He purchased it and we played a few rounds together. The game really isn't that fun with only two people, to be honest. However, I purchased another Coup as a gift for the other friend in my boardgame group for when I return to Tokyo!
However, after the first round, I was hooked. I loved the sneaky nature of the game and trying to make my friends look foolish. We easily played 20 rounds of the game. My favorite card is the Ambassador card! This game is extremely easy to explain in any language and will end in a lot of laughs and, "You liar!!". It's seriously so much fun. For a game under $10 that can be played over and over, it's a steal.
I'm currently on vacation in the U.S. and recommended this game to a friend of mine. He purchased it and we played a few rounds together. The game really isn't that fun with only two people, to be honest. However, I purchased another Coup as a gift for the other friend in my boardgame group for when I return to Tokyo!
on January 31, 2017
The look, as well above average. They look like $90 headphones. The sound is very good, I would put it below the premium headphones of similar size and significantly below premium, over ear headphones. So far, the sinks very well with my MacBook and iPhone and I have not had too much trouble switching back-and-forth. One downside is there is no mute button. So if you double-click the center button, you're calling back they contact and have no way to hang up. For the price I cannot believe how good these headphones are. But them, and then buy a case for them.
on May 25, 2016
The Game is great. Very quick and intuitive. Can you Lie? I hope you can because if you can't it will be harder to win, but as my friends learned this weekend you can win by just telling the truth. The cards look great, have a good feel and the best part is that the game can be over in as little as 3 min but never usually take longer than about 5-10. Fun for the whole family, unless your religion prevents you from lying. If you want to see a session of the game being played, and you don't hate Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton just search for Coup on Youtube.
on June 22, 2015
Coup: 2-6 Players, Ages 10+, Average Play Time = 15 Minutes
One might scoff at the fact that there’s only fifteen cards in the entire game, making the content feel rather light. On the other hand, one could come to appreciate how the game mechanics tie everything together to give it its bang for the buck. I was admittedly skeptical at first…”$12 for fifteen cards and some plastic coins? What gives?” Once I actually looked at the rules however and saw just how many actions you could take per turn, I began to see the possibilities both in terms of strategy and bluffing.
I have a feeling that this game won’t appeal to people who don’t play a lot of Poker, or any card game for that matter that encourages people to bluff when their back is against the wall. “Coup” works better when you have a lot of people playing, but it can and does function as a two player game just fine. My suggestion is that if you do end up playing with four or more players, that you secretly remove a card from the deck so as to prevent people from counting cards as they figure out who has who.
What appeals to me most is the quick play time, what with the recent changes that have come about in my household. “Coup” allows me to flex my brain without committing myself to an hour or two to some heavy abstract strategy game. It also tests my memory a bit, especially when my opponents use three different character actions in one round without exchanging cards…which was the lie? Do they know that I caught them? What actions have I taken again and didn’t someone use the Duke recently to block foreign aid? You see where this is going. Anywho, I found “Coup” to be great as a filler or something to bring out at parties. My recommendation is to give it a spin!
One might scoff at the fact that there’s only fifteen cards in the entire game, making the content feel rather light. On the other hand, one could come to appreciate how the game mechanics tie everything together to give it its bang for the buck. I was admittedly skeptical at first…”$12 for fifteen cards and some plastic coins? What gives?” Once I actually looked at the rules however and saw just how many actions you could take per turn, I began to see the possibilities both in terms of strategy and bluffing.
I have a feeling that this game won’t appeal to people who don’t play a lot of Poker, or any card game for that matter that encourages people to bluff when their back is against the wall. “Coup” works better when you have a lot of people playing, but it can and does function as a two player game just fine. My suggestion is that if you do end up playing with four or more players, that you secretly remove a card from the deck so as to prevent people from counting cards as they figure out who has who.
What appeals to me most is the quick play time, what with the recent changes that have come about in my household. “Coup” allows me to flex my brain without committing myself to an hour or two to some heavy abstract strategy game. It also tests my memory a bit, especially when my opponents use three different character actions in one round without exchanging cards…which was the lie? Do they know that I caught them? What actions have I taken again and didn’t someone use the Duke recently to block foreign aid? You see where this is going. Anywho, I found “Coup” to be great as a filler or something to bring out at parties. My recommendation is to give it a spin!
on December 9, 2014
This game is a hit with everyone! Great card game about bluffing and taking risks! I had to buy a second one after taking one to work (I work with teens) and the kids wouldn't let me take the game back home. They loved the strategy of lying to win. This game is fast paced and easy to learn. Would definitely recommend!
