To test the simulation, run python3 main.py. The default number of players in a game is configured to 3. That can be changed using the num_players attribute in the main.py file.

• Add challenge and blocking effects [DONE]
• Different player identities through prompt variations (riskier, safer, random)
• Block failure safety [DONE]
• Enforcing game rules which include enforcing coup once you have more than 10 coins, although that happens naturally.
• Making sure the agent understands the repercussion of challenging [DONE]
• Add challenges, blocks and card losses to history

Steps used for creating an agent capable of playing the game "Coup." The agent will be able to:

• Play valid moves.
• Challenge other players' moves.
• Challenge blocks.
• Drop cards smartly.

Coup is a game of deception and strategy where players aim to eliminate each other's influence until only one player remains. The game includes:

• Characters (Influences): Duke, Assassin, Captain, Ambassador, and Contessa.
• Actions: Income, Foreign Aid, Coup, Tax, Assassinate, Steal, Exchange.
• Counteractions: Blocking Foreign Aid, Blocking Assassination (Contessa), Blocking Stealing (Captain or Ambassador).

1. BeginTurn: The current player performs an action.
2. ChallengeAction: Other players may challenge the action.
3. BlockAction: The targeted player may block the action.
4. ChallengeBlock: Other players may challenge the block.

• Early Game: Collect coins (Income or Foreign Aid) to avoid drawing attention.
• Mid Game: Use character-specific actions to gain an advantage.
• Late Game: Prepare for Coups by collecting coins or eliminating threats.

1. Determine Action Priority: Based on the number of coins and the cards in hand.
2. Assess Risk: Consider the likelihood of being challenged or blocked.
3. Select Action: Choose the action that maximizes advantage and minimizes risk.

• Bluff Detection: Analyze the history of moves and revealed cards to detect possible bluffs.
• Risk Assessment: Weigh the risk of losing an influence against the potential benefit of removing an opponent's influence.

1. Analyze Move Legitimacy: Check the probability that the opponent has the claimed card.
2. Evaluate Risk vs. Reward: Decide whether the potential reward of a successful challenge outweighs the risk.
3. Make Decision: Challenge if the move is highly suspicious and the risk is acceptable.

• Protect Resources: Block actions that directly harm the agent (e.g., Assassination, Stealing).
• Consider Challenge: Assess the likelihood of the block being challenged and the agent's ability to defend the challenge.

1. Identify Blockable Actions: Determine if the agent has the necessary card to block.
2. Assess Opponent’s Likelihood to Challenge: Consider the game state and opponent behavior.
3. Decide to Block or Challenge: Block if it significantly benefits the agent, otherwise consider challenging the move instead.

• Card Value: Assess the strategic value of each card in hand.
• Current Game State: Consider the current game phase and the remaining opponents.
• Future Potential: Evaluate the potential future utility of each card.

1. Rank Cards: Based on their utility in the current and future game state.
2. Evaluate Risks: Consider which card’s loss would least impact the agent's strategy.
3. Drop Card: Choose the card that is least valuable or most expendable.

1. Check Coins: If the agent has 7 or more coins, prepare to Coup.
2. Select Action: Based on early, mid, or late game strategy.
3. Execute Action: Output the action in JSON format.

1. Analyze History and Eliminated Cards: Determine the likelihood of a bluff.
2. Weigh Risks and Rewards: Decide whether the potential gain is worth the risk.
3. Make Decision: Challenge if the risk is acceptable.

1. Check for Blockable Actions: Determine if the agent can block.
2. Assess Risk of Challenge: Consider the likelihood and consequences of a challenge.
3. Make Decision: Block or prepare to challenge if the action seems suspicious.

1. Evaluate Card Utility: Rank the cards based on current and future game states.
2. Drop Least Valuable Card: Choose the card with the least strategic value.