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Secret Hitler

Weimar hidden-role assassination

BGG · boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188834

Secret Hitler is a light game (weight 2/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (5/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. It plays at a relaxed pace (4/10), with most turns having a clear obvious-best move. Interaction is maxed (10/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict exists but is contained (6/10). And table-talk diplomacy is essential (negotiation 9/10) — winning requires persuasion.

Of every game in our catalog, Secret Hitler is closest to Feed the Kraken (93% profile match) but scores lower on weight (2 vs. 3).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo0/10
Fiddly2/10
Players
7P8P9P5P6P10P1P2P3P4P

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
2
Depth
5
Density
4

Secret Hitler is a light game (weight 2/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (5/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. It plays at a relaxed pace (4/10), with most turns having a clear obvious-best move.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
10
Conflict
6
Negotiation
9

Interaction is maxed (10/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict exists but is contained (6/10). And table-talk diplomacy is essential (negotiation 9/10) — winning requires persuasion.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
4
Output
2
Catch-up
5

Variance is moderate (input 4, output 2/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
7
Engine
0
Narrative
5

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). Tempo is steady (engine 0/10) — no big-payoff combo turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

Variance is moderate (input 4, output 2/10). Catch-up is moderate (5/10).

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). Tempo is steady (engine 0/10) — no big-payoff combo turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from Secret Hitler's 12-axis profile.

Is Secret Hitler good solo?
No — Secret Hitler is a strictly multiplayer experience (solo 0/10).
What player count is Secret Hitler best at?
Secret Hitler is at its best at 7P, 8P, 9P; with 5P, 6P, 10P also strong; 1P, 2P, 3P, 4P are the weakest counts.
Is Secret Hitler a heavy game?
Secret Hitler is on the lighter side (weight 2/10) — easy to teach, friendly to new players.
How much luck is there in Secret Hitler?
Secret Hitler has moderate variance (input 4/10, output 2/10).
Is Secret Hitler confrontational?
Secret Hitler has meaningful but contained conflict (6/10) — friction without table-flipping.

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