Duration: 45 min Number of players: 5-10 Materials: Board Game Link: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188834/secret-hitler |
Find the secret Hitler…
Short Description
Secret Hitler is a dramatic game of political intrigue and betrayal set in 1930s Germany. Each player is randomly and secretly assigned to be a liberal or a fascist, and one player is Secret Hitler. The fascists coordinate to sow distrust and install their cold-blooded leader; the liberals must find and stop the secret Hitler before it’s too late. The liberal team always has a majority.
Educational Value
- Develop personal and professional skills –strategy, negotiation, cooperation, competition, power
- Knowledge about World War 2
Recommendations for use
- For people from 13 years
Tips and Tricks
How to adapt game for different groups, topics, occasions/needs: The game can be used as an icebreaker for a discussion with a focus on politics and World War 2
Feedback questions
What can I learn from this activity?
What do I know about World War 2?
Which negotiation strategy worked best?
What competences can you develop through this game?
What do I know about fascism?
Which policies were the easiest to implement?
Further discussion topics
- International Politics
- Power
- Strategy