Secret Hitler

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