
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,297
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Dune: Betrayal
- 4–8 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

2021
Rules assistance for Dictator of Sweden
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Dictator of Sweden is a board game released in 2021 for 5–8 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Hidden Roles.
Dictator of Sweden is played with two teams, representing democrats and anti-democrats, in the Swedish parliament. Each player is secretly assigned a role in one of the teams, including 1 role as dictator. The ones assigned as anti-democrats will know each other. Players in turn, will become prime minister, that suggests another player to form government with. If approved by a majority, that government, may take an authoritarian or democratic decision. The game ends when 6 authoritarian or 6 democratic decisions have been taken.
Dictator of Sweden supports 5–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Dictator of Sweden is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Dictator of Sweden for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Dictator of Sweden has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dictator of Sweden belongs to these categories: Card Game and Political. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Hidden Roles. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Dictator of Sweden as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.