Secret Hitler Review

Secret Hitler is a strategic game that puts players in the middle of WWII Germany. With beautiful wooden components, solid game boards with foil inlay, and hidden roles and secret envelopes for five to ten players, this game is sure to bring hours of entertainment.

The premise of the game is for players to work together as a team to prevent Hitler from becoming Chancellor and winning the game. Each player is assigned a role as either a Liberal or Fascist. The Liberals must work together to pass five liberal policies, while the Fascists must work together to pass six fascist policies or elect Hitler as Chancellor. In order to win, one side must enact their respective policies before the other does.

The game play is fast paced and exciting. Players must use strategy and deception in order to prevent their opponents from achieving their goals. On each turn, players can cast votes on whether they want to pass a policy or not. Depending on the number of votes that are cast, different consequences ensue. For example, if three votes are cast for a Fascist policy, then it passes and the next President can choose any player they want to be Chancellor.

The game also features two decks of cards which add an element of surprise. One deck consists of Policy Cards which feature Liberal and Fascist policies that players can vote on during the game. The other deck consists of Special Election Cards which allow players to instantly change who is President or Chancellor if certain conditions are met. This adds an additional layer of strategy as players must think about what kind of card might be drawn next.

Overall, Secret Hitler is an excellent game for adults looking for a strategic challenge with an element of surprise woven into it. Its easy enough for beginners yet complex enough for experienced gamers alike theres something here for everyone! Those who enjoy games with social deduction mechanics will appreciate this ones unique twist on the genre by adding in role playing elements as well as hidden information which can only be revealed through careful detective work by all participants involved. Highly recommended!