# Overseers

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #4360
- **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Guan Chih Huang
- **Artists**: You Chi (蚩尤)
- **Publishers**: Big Fun Games (Board Game), GateOnGames, Hobby Game Mall, Igiari, Rebel Sp. z o.o., ThunderGryph Games
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers, Voting

## Verdict
If you enjoy a card game that mixes drafting, bluffing, and unique powers, Overseers might be your new favorite! It's fast, interactive, and keeps you guessing about your opponents' moves.Engaging strategic draftingUnique player powersSocial interaction with bluffingFast and dynamic gameplayConfusing voting rulesCan feel low-actionFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In Overseers, you take on the role of a cosmic being tasked with maintaining the balance between humanity's virtues and vices. Each round, you'll engage in a card draft, secretly choosing those that best fit your strategy for accumulating points. The game revolves around collecting sets of cards representing these human traits, but with a twist of bluffing and deductive reasoning. After assembling your hand, comes the Judgment phase: players discuss and vote to determine who has the strongest combination. Admitting the strength of your hand might cost you valuable cards, while denying it can lead to a showdown where everyone reveals their scores. Each Overseer possesses unique powers that can turn the tide, adding an extra layer of strategy and unpredictability. The goal is to amass the most victory points over three rounds, but beware: the cosmic balance is delicate, and your rivals are just as keen on manipulating it as you are. It's a fast-paced game with accessible rules, yet it demands attention to detail and a good dose of "poker face" to emerge victorious. Perfect for those who enjoy card games with social interaction and a touch of mystery.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in Overseers?
Overseers is for 3 to 6 players, making it great for medium-sized groups.

### How long does a game of Overseers take?
A game of Overseers typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, ideal for a quick session.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
The game's weight is considered light (2/5), so the rules are accessible and the learning curve is quite smooth.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to accumulate the most victory points over three rounds by manipulating human traits (virtues and vices) in your favor through card sets.

### What are the 'Overseers' in the game?
The Overseers are the players, representing cosmic beings with the power to influence human traits to maintain or break universal balance.

### Do I need anything extra to play?
The game is self-contained, but language dependency can be a factor; having translated cards or a reference sheet is recommended.

### Who is Overseers best suited for?
It's great for those who enjoy card games with social interaction, bluffing, drafting, and asymmetric powers, without being overly complex.

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