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Hidden Leaders

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Published
2022
Reach
Niche
Players
2–6
Play time
20–40 min
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Main mechanics

  • Hidden roles & bluffing
  • Deduction
  • Hand management
  • Drafting
  • Direct conflict
  • Hidden roles & bluffing: Somebody at the table is not who they claim to be.
  • Deduction: You piece together hidden information from clues.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Drafting: You pick from a shared pool and pass the rest along.
Full publisher description

The island of Oshra is in turmoil. Following the death of the Emperor, the conflict between the Hill Tribes and the Imperial Army escalated. While the Water People try to maintain balance between the old rivals, the Undead aim to escalate the war. All hope rests on the six children of the Emperor: Who of them will claim the throne? In Hidden Leaders , you take the role of one of six secret leaders, each of them is allied with two of the four factions/colors. By playing heroes into your tableau, either openly or secretly, you influence the outcome of the conflict. At the end of the game, one of the four factions will win: Red leading Red victory Green leading Green victory Tie between Red Green Blue victory Red Green in War Zone Black victory Each player who is aligned with the winning faction can claim the victory. However, they must have more heroes of this color than any competitor. Hidden Leaders is a quick, light strategy card game with direct player interaction. It combines tableau building and deduction elements with its unique winning mechanism. This is a game of great tension with no-down time, that s fast to learn. Its distinctive artwork and character names will make you smile. description from designer

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