game profile

A War of Whispers

Secret-allegiance puppet-master war

BGG · boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253499

A War of Whispers is a light game (weight 3/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (7/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (5/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Interaction is maxed (9/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict exists but is contained (4/10). And table-talk diplomacy is essential (negotiation 8/10) — winning requires persuasion.

Of every game in our catalog, A War of Whispers is closest to Secret Hitler (86% profile match) but scores higher on depth (7 vs. 5).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo0/10
Fiddly4/10
Players
4P3P5P1P2P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
3
Depth
7
Density
5

A War of Whispers is a light game (weight 3/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (7/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (5/10) — engaged without being exhausting.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
9
Conflict
4
Negotiation
8

Interaction is maxed (9/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict exists but is contained (4/10). And table-talk diplomacy is essential (negotiation 8/10) — winning requires persuasion.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
5
Output
0
Catch-up
4

Variance is moderate (input 5, output 0/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
6
Engine
2
Narrative
5

The theme provides flavor (6/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. Tempo is steady (engine 2/10) — no big-payoff combo turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

Variance is moderate (input 5, output 0/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

The theme provides flavor (6/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. Tempo is steady (engine 2/10) — no big-payoff combo turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from A War of Whispers's 12-axis profile.

Is A War of Whispers good solo?
No — A War of Whispers is a strictly multiplayer experience (solo 0/10).
What player count is A War of Whispers best at?
A War of Whispers is at its best at 4P; with 3P, 5P also strong; 1P, 2P are the weakest counts.
Is A War of Whispers a heavy game?
A War of Whispers is on the lighter side (weight 3/10) — easy to teach, friendly to new players.
How much luck is there in A War of Whispers?
A War of Whispers has moderate variance (input 5/10, output 0/10).
Is A War of Whispers confrontational?
A War of Whispers has meaningful but contained conflict (4/10) — friction without table-flipping.

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