# Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #6506
- **Players**: 4-8 (Best with: 8)
- **Duration**: 15-35 min
- **Weight**: 1.83 / 5
- **Designers**: Brian Henk, Clayton Skancke
- **Artists**: Adrienne Ezell, Jacqui Davis, Kristopher Hammes
- **Publishers**: Overworld Games, Buró
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Party Game, Political
- **Mechanics**: Memory, Take That, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
Fast-paced and chaotic social deduction for those who love manipulating friends!Highly engaging social deductionClever Wastelander mechanicQuick and intense sessionsGreat player interactionHeavy language dependencyRequires constant memory focusRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you love the tension of not knowing who is your ally and who is trying to screw you over, get ready! Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor takes us back to the early days of the city of Euphoria, long before the main game's events. The atmosphere is one of intense political struggle between the Euphorians and the Subterrans. Your goal is simple yet dangerous: pick a side, find allies, and try to banish the opposition to secure your place at the top of this dystopian society.

The game functions as an evolution of the 'Good Cop Bad Cop' style, but with much deeper layers. Each player has three cards facing them that determine their faction, and the big challenge is the constant investigation: you must figure out who truly belongs to your team without exposing your own hand. The card dynamic is quite engaging; instead of standard equipment, you deal with Old World artifacts that can be used or passed during the artifact phase.

One feature I found brilliant is the 'Recruit' mechanic. Unlike many other deduction games, here you can use your turn to hide a recruit, which is vital because certain important actions can only be performed if you have a hidden recruit to expose. And don't worry—if you get banished from the city, you don't have to leave the table! The game solves this by turning you into a 'Wastelander', who gains a completely new victory condition. It's a fast-paced game of heavy interaction that requires a sharp memory to avoid falling for cheap bluffs. It's guaranteed fun for those who enjoy reading people and manipulating the board!

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
It's quite fast! Usually between 15 to 35 minutes, perfect for playing multiple rounds.

### How many players can play?
It shines with larger groups, supporting from 4 up to 8 players.

### Is it hard to learn?
The concept is simple, but the bluffing strategy and recruit management require focus. Easy to learn, hard to master!

### Are players eliminated?
No! If you are banished, you become a Wastelander and get a new goal, so you keep playing until the end.

### Do I need to know English?
Yes, the game has a significant language dependency to correctly understand cards and actions.

### Is it good for parties?
Absolutely! As a social deduction party game, it's perfect for gathering friends and laughing at the betrayals.

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