In this game, players take on the roles of cops trying to solve a crime, but some players may secretly be corrupt and working for the criminal organization.
At the beginning of the game, each player receives a secret role card indicating whether they are a "good cop" or a "bad cop." The goal for the good cops is to identify and eliminate the bad cops, while the bad cops aim to protect their identities and eliminate the good cops.
Players use action cards to investigate other players, swap roles, and gather information about each other. Throughout the game, players engage in deduction, negotiation, and deception as they try to uncover each other's true allegiances.
The game features a tense and suspenseful atmosphere as players try to figure out who they can trust and who they should target. With its simple rules and quick gameplay, "Good Cop Bad Cop" is suitable for players of all skill levels and is often a hit at social gatherings and game nights.