COUP: CARD GAME
Number of Players: 2-6
Playing Time: 15 Minutes
Recommended Ages: 13+
You are head of a family in an Italian city-state, a city run by a weak and corrupt court. You need to manipulate, bluff and bribe your way to power. Your object is to destroy the influence of all the other families, forcing them into exile. Only one family will survive...
In Coup, you want to be the last player with influence in the game, with influence being represented by face-down character cards in your playing area.
Each player starts the game with two coins and two influence – i.e., two face-down character cards; the fifteen card deck consists of three copies of five different characters, each with a unique set of powers:
- Duke: Take three coins from the treasury. Block someone from taking foreign aid.
- Assassin: Pay three coins and try to assassinate another player's character.
- Contessa: Block an assassination attempt against yourself.
- Captain: Take two coins from another player, or block someone from stealing coins from you.
- Ambassador: Draw two character cards from the Court (the deck), choose which (if any) to exchange with your face-down characters, then return two. Block someone from stealing coins from you.
On your turn, you can take any of the actions listed above, regardless of which characters you actually have in front of you, or you can take one of three other actions:
- Income: Take one coin from the treasury.
- Foreign aid: Take two coins from the treasury.
- Coup: Pay seven coins and launch a coup against an opponent, forcing that player to lose an influence. (If you have ten coins or more, you must take this action.)
When you take one of the character actions – whether actively on your turn, or defensively in response to someone else's action – that character's action automatically succeeds unless an opponent challenges you. In this case, if you can't (or don't) reveal the appropriate character, you lose an influence, turning one of your characters face-up. Face-up characters cannot be used, and if both of your characters are face-up, you're out of the game.
If you do have the character in question and choose to reveal it, the opponent loses an influence, then you shuffle that character into the deck and draw a new one, perhaps getting the same character again and perhaps not.
The last player to still have influence – that is, a face-down character – wins the game!
A new & optional character called the Inquisitor has been added (currently, the only English edition with the Inquisitor included is the Kickstarter Version from Indie Boards & Cards. Copies in stores may not be the Kickstarter versions and may only be the base game). The Inquisitor character cards may be used to replace the Ambassador cards.
- Inquisitor: Draw one character card from the Court deck and choose whether or not to exchange it with one of your face-down characters. OR Force an opponent to show you one of their character cards (their choice which). If you wish it, you may then force them to draw a new card from the Court deck. They then shuffle the old card into the Court deck. Block someone from stealing coins from you.
Refund Policy
At Desert City Games, we strive to provide a positive shopping experience for all of our customers. Please review our refund and return policy below for further details on how we handle returns, exchanges, and refunds.
Processing Time for Returns
Returns are processed the day of receipt and will be reflected on your bank statement within 5-7 business days.
Return Shipping Costs
We cover return shipping costs for damaged or incorrect items. Return shipping fees for such items will be added to the customer's account as store credit.
Items Not Eligible for Refunds or Exchanges
Certain items cannot be returned or exchanged, including:
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Opened packs of trading cards
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Opened boxes or sealed products
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Perishable goods (such as Sealed Product)
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Custom products (special orders or personalized items)
Return Method for Restricted Items
Items such as opened trading card packs or sealed products cannot be returned once opened. If you have questions about specific items, please contact us prior to purchasing.
Gift Returns
Gift returns will be processed as store credit for the value of the item, provided proof of purchase or a gift receipt is provided.
Damaged/Defective Item Handling
If you receive a damaged or defective item, please photograph the damage upon delivery and email the photos to us through our contact page within 24 hours. If the damage is not reported within this time frame, your return request may be rejected. We will assess the issue and determine the best solution, including issuing a refund or replacement.
Refunding Method
Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used for the order. If the original payment method is unavailable (e.g., expired credit card), we will issue a refund via store credit.
Order Modifications
Orders can be modified until they are shipped out. Modifications can generally be made within 1–3 business days of placing your order. If your order has already been shipped, modifications cannot be made.
Customer Service Contact
For all questions regarding returns, exchanges, or refunds, please reach out to our customer service team during our normal operating hours:
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Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Friday & Saturday: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
You can contact us at admin@desertcitygames.ca.
Refunds for Special Events or Tournaments
Event entry fees are refundable up to 24 hours before the event begins. If you cannot attend an event and contact us within 24 hours with a legitimate reason or emergency, your refund request may be considered at our discretion. Refunds are not available after the 24-hour period.
Over Restricted Limits
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Exceeding Purchase Limits: Desert City Games reserves the right to adjust the order. This may include canceling items that exceed the limit, adjusting quantities, or issuing a refund for the excess purchase.
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Refunds for Over-Limit Purchases: Any orders that exceed purchase limits will be refunded for the excess amount or canceled, at the store’s discretion.
Desert City Games Return Discretion
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Order Rejection: The store reserves the right to reject or cancel any order at its discretion. This includes, but is not limited to, orders that appear fraudulent, violate store policies, or are placed in error.
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Full Discretion: Refunds may be issued for rejected orders, but the store has full discretion in determining the eligibility for a refund based on the circumstances. Refunds for canceled or rejected orders are not guaranteed, and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
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