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Hacker: Deluxe Edition

Hacker: Deluxe Edition

Steve Jackson Games · 2001
2–660 min10+ yrs2.7/5 complexity6.3 BGG#10.526 BGG816Strategy
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This is the computer crime card game inspired by the 1990 Secret Service raid on Steve Jackson Games. Play is similar to Illuminati except players play cards as part of the ever-expanding "Net" in the center of the table instead of having individual card stacks.

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Hacker: Deluxe Edition box art
official art · Steve Jackson Games

This is the computer crime card game inspired by the 1990 Secret Service raid on Steve Jackson Games. Play is similar to Illuminati except players play cards as part of the ever-expanding "Net" in the center of the table instead of having individual card stacks. Players use indials to break into systems and gain root access. Upgrade your hacking tools, deal with other hackers for access, phreak others onto your system, etc. is all part of the game. Avoid ICE and law enforcement raids to gain the greatest number of root access sites and win the game.

Expanded by:

 Hacker II: The Dark Side.

Re-implemented by:

 Hacker: Deluxe Edition.
game anatomy
Complexity2.7 / 5
BGG rating6.3 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
60 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#10.526
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Q3How do you play Hacker: Deluxe Edition?
Hacker: Deluxe Edition is a card game game, for 2–6 players, taking ~60 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Hacker: Deluxe Edition — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Hacker: Deluxe Edition support?
Hacker: Deluxe Edition is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Hacker: Deluxe Edition take?
A game of Hacker: Deluxe Edition takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Hacker: Deluxe Edition for?
Hacker: Deluxe Edition is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Hacker: Deluxe Edition?
Hacker: Deluxe Edition has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.7 out of 5.
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