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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for Coup veterans looking for new ways to bluff and mess with the table's economy.
Highlights
- Fresh interaction dynamics
- Balances the game quickly
- Easy to integrate
- Increases game variability
Keep in mind
- Requires base game to play
- Adds minimal complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
You know that moment in Coup where you feel like the lying and betrayal need a little more spice? This small promo card pack delivers exactly that: the Bourgeois and the Benefactor, two new characters that shake up the table's economy and force everyone to think on their feet. The Bourgeois is that ambitious guy who wants money but allows other players to 'influence' the play. The result? A delightful chaos where the active player ends up giving coins to those who weren't successfully challenged, creating some very interesting collective bluffing dynamics. Then there's the Benefactor, the master of wealth redistribution. He takes coins from the richest player and hands them over to the poorest. It's the perfect tool to balance the game and give a lifeline to someone nearly out, or simply to annoy that friend who has hoarded too much wealth.
These cards don't change the core essence of Coup — which remains a game of 'lying to your friends' faces' — but they add strategic layers. The Bourgeois introduces a chain interaction that makes the round more dynamic, while the Benefactor adds an element of social control. If you've already mastered the art of pretending to be the Duke or the Assassin, these new options offer fresh ways to manipulate the table. It's a simple upgrade, but it refreshes the experience for those who have played hundreds of times and want to see how the group reacts to these new abilities. Get ready for more arguments, more laughs, and of course, more bluffing, because now you have more cards to pretend you own!
These cards don't change the core essence of Coup — which remains a game of 'lying to your friends' faces' — but they add strategic layers. The Bourgeois introduces a chain interaction that makes the round more dynamic, while the Benefactor adds an element of social control. If you've already mastered the art of pretending to be the Duke or the Assassin, these new options offer fresh ways to manipulate the table. It's a simple upgrade, but it refreshes the experience for those who have played hundreds of times and want to see how the group reacts to these new abilities. Get ready for more arguments, more laughs, and of course, more bluffing, because now you have more cards to pretend you own!
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2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can I play this standalone?
No, this is an expansion. You must own the Coup base game to use these cards.
Do these cards significantly increase complexity?
Not at all! If you already know how to play Coup, you'll learn how to use the Bourgeois and the Benefactor in less than two minutes.
How many players does it support?
It works for any number of players supported by the base game (from 2 to 10).
What's inside the pack?
It basically contains the Bourgeois and Benefactor promo cards and their instructions.
Is it worth it for beginners?
I recommend starting with the base game first. Once you get the hang of bluffing, these cards are great for upgrading the experience.
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