The money seat
How to Pick the Best Treasurer in 195-0
The Treasurer handles the money, and the game rewards the obvious: a Billionaire at weight 58 is the best possible fit and pays the +11 top-tier bonus. Politicians (38) also make the top tier.
The weight table — Treasurer fits
Each category has a weight that converts to a 0–100 fit. The gold bar is the role's best category; the marked worst is the one to avoid.
| Category | Weight | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Billionaires★ | 58 | 100% |
| Thieves★ | 46 | 77% |
| Politicians★ | 38 | 62% |
| Athletes | 34 | 54% |
| Dictators | 32 | 50% |
| Military Commanders | 32 | 50% |
| TV Hosts | 26 | 38% |
| Pop Stars | 24 | 35% |
| Atheists | 20 | 27% |
| Chefs | 18 | 23% |
| Theists | 16 | 19% |
| Comedians | 14 | 15% |
| Rappers | 12 | 12% |
| Poets | 8 | 4% |
| Porn Starsworst | 6 | 0% |
Bonus, penalties, and the authority rule
Combo bonus
+11 / +8Joke penalty
−10Drafting Poets or Porn Stars here removes 10 points from your total, on top of their weak weights.
Treasurer is a authority seat in the no-authority rule: if your five picks include no Politician, Dictator, or Military Commander anywhere, the game multiplies your entire score by 0.65.
The ideal Treasurer
A Billionaire (58) is the clear first choice, with a Politician (38) as the other top-tier fit. Athletes (34), Military Commanders and Dictators (32) are all respectable middle ground.
Politicians are a nice overlap here: a Politician already used as your President will not be available, but a spare one holds the money seat well.
The Thief — the best joke on the board
Treasurer is where the game's most entertaining pick lives. A Thief has weight 46 — higher than a Politician — and sits in the +8 second-tier bonus. For a category that sounds like a punchline, it delivers some of the best value in the seat.
If you want a cabinet that wins points while still feeling absurd, a Thief in the Treasury is the single most rewarding joke you can make.
Who to avoid as Treasurer
Like the General, the Treasurer carries a joke penalty: Poets and Porn Stars cost −10. The theme is consistent — the two 'serious' seats on the board will not accept the worst of the joke categories.
Rappers (12), Comedians (14), and Chefs (18) have no penalty but very weak weights. Save them for the Propaganda Minister, where comedians and rappers are actual bonus candidates.
FAQ — picking a good pick
Q1.What is the best category for Treasurer in 195-0?
Billionaires (58) are the best fit and pay a +11 bonus. The hidden gem is a Thief, weight 46, which still earns the +8 second-tier bonus.
Q2.Is a Thief a good Treasurer pick?
Surprisingly yes. Weight 46 is the best second-tier value in the seat, so a Thief scores well and stays fun without costing you points.
Q3.When should I draft my Treasurer?
Early, in rounds 1–2 alongside the General. Penalized seats should be locked before you use your picks on the more forgiving bonus seats.