Illuminati: Mutual Assured Distraction

About this expansion

Illuminati: Mutual Assured Distraction is a 2010 set for the classic Illuminati game, supporting 2–8 players and featuring an approximately 180-minute play time.

Inspired by the headlines of its era, this set transforms subjects such as Supermajority, Health Reform, Bank Collapse, Superpatriot Act, and Economic Stimulus into tools for world control. The result is a sharp, satirical addition for players who enjoy conspiracy-themed political and social commentary.

The set introduces New World Order cards, a mechanic that affects every player rather than only the player who plays the card. These cards originally appeared in the collectible card version of Illuminati and now bring their wide-reaching effects to the original game.

• 18 NWO cards that boost, penalize, and offend major political and social groups
• Five special cards that trigger, add, or remove NWO effects
• Headlines and contemporary issues reimagined as instruments of influence

Because NWO cards apply across the table, their effects can shape the experience of all participants at once. Players must contend with broad changes that can benefit or disadvantage major groups, adding a shared layer of disruption to the classic Illuminati framework.

Whether you enjoy its topical references, its conspiracy-driven premise, or its global effects, Illuminati: Mutual Assured Distraction expands the original game with a focused collection of cards about power, politics, and public life.