# Coup: Speculator Promo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-10 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 10-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Rikki Tahta
- **Artists**: Alejo Vigliani, Alexandr Kiselev, Andrew Higgins, Guillermo H. Nuñez, Jarek Nocoń, Luis Francisco, Tomasz Larek, Uros Vuckovic, Weberson Santiago
- **Publishers**: Indie Boards & Cards
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Expansion for Base-game, Party Game, Political
- **Mechanics**: Memory, Player Elimination, Take That, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love bluffing and fast action, Coup: Speculator Promo will put you at the front line.Unique speculation actionStrategic coin collectionIntense bluffing10‑minute gameplayMax 5 coins limitOnly in Kickstarter editionOnly one Pioneer per gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
Coup: Speculator Promo is a special edition of the classic bluffing and manipulation game, where the Speculator card replaces the Duke. The Speculator introduces a new betting mechanic: you can take coins from the treasury up to double what you already have, but you cannot exceed five. If someone challenges your role and fails, all the coins you intended to gain are returned, and the challenger takes the rest of your coins, plus one influence. The Speculator also blocks Foreign Aid, just like the Duke, and, when paired with the Reformation expansion, the Embezzlement action excludes the Speculator instead of the Duke. This promo was exclusive to the Kickstarter edition of One Night Revolution and comes with five Speculator cards, a complete six-card Coup deck, and a rule reference card. Playing with the Speculator adds an extra layer of tension, as you must decide when to use the maximum bet and when to protect yourself from challenges. It’s a light expansion that keeps Coup’s fast pace while introducing new risk‑reward strategies, perfect for fans of political bluffing in short games.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Coup: Speculator Promo?
From 2 to 10 players, just like the base game.

### What is the average game duration?
Between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on the number of players.

### What is the complexity level?
Easy, ideal for those who already know Coup or want to start in the bluffing game world.

### What components are included?
Five Speculator cards, a complete six‑card Coup deck, and a rule reference card.

### Can the Speculator be used with other expansions?
Yes, it works with the Reformation expansion, but the Embezzlement action excludes the Speculator instead of the Duke.

### How does the #Speculator challenge work?
If challenged and the Speculator doesn’t have the card, all the coins intended to be gained are returned to the treasury, and the challenger receives the remaining coins, plus loses an influence.

### Who is this promo recommended for?
Fans of political games, bluffing, and those who enjoy testing new mechanics in quick games.