- BGG rating
- 6.8
Leaders of Euphoria: Artifact Pack #1
- 4–8 players
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,608
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor
2017
Rules assistance for Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor
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- 4–8 players
- 15–35 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 4 players
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Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor is a board game released in 2017 for 4–8 players, 15–35 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Brian Henk and Clayton Skancke and its main mechanics are Take That, Memory, and Team-Based Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Leaders of Euphoria: Mining Cart
- 4–8 players
- 15–35 min
- 2017
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About the game
As the city of Euphoria was being established, the struggle for political dominance raged on between the Euphorians and Subterrans. The Icarites had not yet descended upon the city and the Wastelanders were still deciding whether they wanted any part of it. Since it has become clear that the two factions cannot share control, it is time for you to pick a side. Choose your faction, find your allies, banish those who oppose you, and ensure your place at the top of the dystopian society to follow. Now it's your chance to Choose a Better Oppressor! Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor is a social deduction game in the style of Good Cop Bad Cop, but set in the world of Euphoria. It takes place earlier in the timeline than Euphoria, when the city was young and foolish. Players will have 3 cards in front of them that determine whether they are on the Euphorian or Subterran team that will be investigated throughout the game to figure out who's on their team and who's not. Instead of the equipment cards from Good Cop Bad Cop, players now use and give artifacts from the Old World in a new Artifact Phase or as a standard action. In Leaders of Euphoria, you can use your turn to Hide one of your Recruit cards, which is important because, unlike Good Cop Bad Cop, you may not use important actions without having a hidden recruit to expose. Also, there is no player elimination like there was in GCBC, as players who are banished from the city become Wastelanders and have a new victory condition.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Buró
- Overworld Games
Questions and answers
Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor supports 4–8 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 Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor is 15–35 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 Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor for ages 12 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.
Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Take That, Memory, and Team-Based Game. 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 Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor are: Brian Henk and Clayton Skancke. 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 Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor 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.