# Coup + Reforma

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-10 (Best with: 5, 7)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Rikki Tahta
- **Artists**: Andrew Higgins, María Ana Paolo
- **Publishers**: El Dragón Azul, Zacatrus
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Party Game, Political
- **Mechanics**: Memory, Player Elimination, Take That, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
A frantic and addictive bluffing game, perfect for those who love deceiving their friends!Ultra fast roundsEasy to learnHigh social interactionHighly portablePlayer elimination mechanicRelies on reading peopleHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get your best 'it wasn't me' face ready, because Coup is the ultimate game for anyone who loves a good lie! The premise is simple yet treacherous: you want to be the last player standing with influence. Each player starts with two face-down character cards representing their power. The catch? You can claim to hold any character in the deck to trigger their special abilities, but if someone calls your bluff and you're lying, the consequences are harsh! If caught, you lose one of your influence cards. If you were telling the truth, the challenger loses one instead. It's a constant cycle of suspicion, reading people, and calculated risks.

The Coup: Reformation expansion cranks up the chaos and tension even higher. It introduces factions—Catholics and Protestants. Now, you aren't just targeting individuals; you're dealing with groups with conflicting interests. You can even convert players to your faction by paying donations to the treasury, adding a strategic layer of 'who is my ally now?'. But don't get too comfortable: even if you work together to wipe out the opposing faction, civil war is inevitable. Eventually, the fighting turns inward, because in Coup, there is only room for one winner. It's fast, it's biting, and it's perfect for a quick warm-up or for lightheartedly destroying friendships among your gaming group.

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
Super quick! Usually around 15 minutes per round.

### How many players can play?
The base game supports 2 to 10 players, making it great for parties.

### Is it a hard game?
The rules are simple, but the challenge lies in knowing when to bluff and when to believe.

### What's in the box?
The base game includes a deck of character cards and influence coins.

### Who would you recommend this to?
To groups of friends who enjoy high-interaction games and lots of talking (and lying!).

### Is the expansion necessary?
No, but it adds a layer of factions and strategy that makes the game even more intense.