
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,283
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Hidden Leaders
2022
Rules assistance for Hidden Leaders
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
About the game
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
Mechanics
Publishers
- Galápagos Jogos
- Galakta
- Matagot
- Rexhry
- Reflexshop
- Geekach LLC
- Surfin' Meeple China
- Lotus Frog Games
- Board Game Circus
- Surfin' Meeple
- Gam'inBIZ
- Meeple On Board
- Little Rocket Games
- BFF Games
- Bumble3ee Interactive
- Grimfield Games
- Niza Gams
Questions and answers
The rules assistant for Hidden Leaders will help explain turns, card effects and disputed situations, with references to verified official materials and saved question history. It is not ready yet; verified sources for your edition are still being prepared.
Hidden Leaders supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue.
The listed playing time for Hidden Leaders is 20–40 minutes. The actual duration depends on the group and its familiarity with the game.
The catalogue lists Hidden Leaders for ages 10 and up. Check the age guidance on your edition.
The credited designers of Hidden Leaders are: Markus Müller (II), Raphael Stocker, and Andreas Müller.
The catalogue lists Hidden Leaders as a base game.
Rules assistant for Hidden Leaders
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