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In this way I become a DICTATOR
2018
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- 4–12 players
- 20–40 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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In this way I become a DICTATOR is a board game released in 2018 for 4–12 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by あまおち総統 (Amaochi Rin) and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Hidden Roles.
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About the game
In this way I become a DICTATOR / 斯くして我は独裁者に成れり is a hidden role game in which everyone starts in the same situation and it's possible to play successfully without lying. At the beginning of the game, everyone has one of each of seven role cards; over five in-game days, players will give each other votes and discard roles until only one is left, which determines who wins. Each turn ("day"), a player may choose to either vote or destroy a vote. When you vote you give a vote token to any other player and discard your role cards for the day face down. When you destroy a vote, you discard one vote from any player, including yourself, and your discards for the day are face up. At the end of each of the first three days, all discards are shuffled and revealed in total, so you can follow approximately what cards are still in play. Roles have a variety of victory conditions. The Dictator wins by collecting the most votes with no ties; the Fool wins if a Dictator wins; the Assassin wins if they have no votes and a Dictator or some other roles win; the Peasant wins if all other players are Peasants or if no other role wins, and so on. Everyone can win if they just agree to be Peasants... but can you be sure nobody is secretly trying to become a Dictator? Note: The game can be played with up to 12 players, but one box only supports up to 6. For more than 6 players you will need to buy a second set and combine them. —user summary
Designers
Publishers
- Just Play Games
- MTS Games
- Adventure Planning Service (冒険企画局 / Bouken)
- Creative AHC
Questions and answers
In this way I become a DICTATOR supports 4–12 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 In this way I become a DICTATOR is 20–40 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 In this way I become a DICTATOR for ages 13 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.
In this way I become a DICTATOR 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.
In this way I become a DICTATOR belongs to these categories: Card Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, 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 credited designers of In this way I become a DICTATOR are: あまおち総統 (Amaochi Rin). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists In this way I become a DICTATOR 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.