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"Secret Hitler" is a social deduction tabletop game published in 2016 following a successful crowdfunding campaign. Designed by Max Temkin, Mike Boxleiter, and Tommy Maranges, the game sets players in a fictionalized 1930s liberal democracy. Participants are secretly divided into two opposing political factions, liberals and fascists, with one player designated as the fascist leader. The gameplay involves enacting policies, utilizing deductive reasoning, and employing deception to identify and defeat the opposing team.
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Secret Hitler ranks #28 of 75 in the Tabletop Game ranking, behind Cosmic Encounter, ahead of Cthulhu: Death May Die – Season 2.
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Who designed the board game Secret Hitler?
Secret Hitler was designed by Max Temkin, Mike Boxleiter, and Tommy Maranges, with artwork by Mackenzie Schubert. It was published in 2016 following a highly successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.
How do you win in Secret Hitler?
Players are secretly divided into Liberals and Fascists, with one player acting as Hitler. The Liberals win by enacting five Liberal policies or assassinating Hitler, while the Fascists win by enacting six Fascist policies or successfully installing Hitler as Chancellor.
How many players can play Secret Hitler?
The game is designed for 5 to 10 players, making it an excellent choice for medium-to-large social gatherings. The number of Fascists in the game scales with the player count to maintain balance.
Is Secret Hitler similar to other social deduction games?
While it shares social deduction elements with games like Mafia or Werewolf, Secret Hitler features a structured legislative voting mechanic. This gives players tangible behavioral clues and voting records to analyze, rather than relying purely on social manipulation.
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