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Coup expansions

Base game: 2–6 players15 minIndie Boards & Cards1 expansion checked
  1. #1 overall

    Coup: Reformation

    Worth it

    BGG rates it 7.25 from 6,153 ratings. It is the main expansion; a BGG thread calls base Coup plus Reformation the complete game, and it extends play from 6 to 10 players.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: 15 additional character cards and faction rules: each player is Loyalist or Reformist, can target only the other faction, and can convert by paying the Almshouse.

    Fixes: Lets Coup play well with up to 10 players and adds early tension for four or more.

    Expansion2–10 playersAdds more rulesFine for any groupPrice: Under $20
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Coup expansions: quick answers

Which Coup expansion should I buy first?

Coup: Reformation. BGG rates it 7.25 from 6,153 ratings. It is the main expansion; a BGG thread calls base Coup plus Reformation the complete game, and it extends play from 6 to 10 players.

Is Coup: Reformation worth it?

Our verdict: worth it. It adds: 15 additional character cards and faction rules: each player is Loyalist or Reformist, can target only the other faction, and can convert by paying the Almshouse.

How many Coup expansions are there?

We checked 1 Coup expansion and ranked 1 of them in buy order.

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Rankings are our editorial picks, built from the reviews linked on each expansion page. Last checked 2026-10-15.