Illuminati

Steve Jackson Games · 1987

2–660–180 min12+ yrs2.6/5 complexity6.5 BGG#2.721 BGG10 KStrategy

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In this classic Steve Jackson (I) game of world domination, each player is a secret society attempting to spread its tendrils into special interest groups throughout the world.

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In this classic Steve Jackson (I) game of world domination, each player is a secret society attempting to spread its tendrils into special interest groups throughout the world. This edition comes with additional cards and reworked graphics to bring the venerable game up to date.

Re-issue of:

Illuminati (Small plastic box with 54 black and white cards and paper money)

Expansions:

Illuminati: Y2K
Illuminati: Brainwash (re-work of Illuminati Expansion Set 3)
Illuminati: Bavarian Fire Drill
Illuminati: Mutual Assured Distraction

Spin Off:

Illuminati: Crime Lords

game anatomy

Complexity2.6 / 5

BGG rating6.5 / 10

Vibe

Strategy

Language dependence

Extensive text — heavy translation needed

Play time

60–180 min

Players

2–6

Recommended age

12+ yrs

BGG rank

#2.721

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Illuminati is a card game game, for 2–6 players, taking ~60–180 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Illuminati — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.

Q4How many players does Illuminati support?

Illuminati is played by 2–6 players.

Q5How long does a game of Illuminati take?

A game of Illuminati takes about 60–180 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

Q6What age is Illuminati for?

Illuminati is recommended from age 12.

Q7How complex is Illuminati?

Illuminati has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.6 out of 5.

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