Illuminati

About this board game

Illuminati is a classic game of world domination for 2–6 players, with a listed play time of 180 minutes. Each player takes the role of a secret society attempting to spread its tendrils into special interest groups throughout the world.

The game presents a distinctive setting built around hidden organizations and competing attempts to extend influence. Its central premise puts secret societies and worldwide control at the heart of the experience, making the theme immediately clear from the start.

This edition brings the venerable game up to date with additional cards and reworked graphics. It is a re-issue of the earlier Illuminati edition, which came in a small plastic box with 54 black-and-white cards and paper money.

For players exploring the broader Illuminati line, the game is associated with several expansions and a spin-off:

• Illuminati: Y2K
• Illuminati: Brainwash, a re-work of Illuminati Expansion Set 3
• Illuminati: Bavarian Fire Drill
• Illuminati: Mutual Assured Distraction
• Illuminati: Crime Lords, a spin-off

Originally released in 1987, Illuminati remains defined by its memorable secret-society premise and its focus on spreading influence across special interest groups. With its extended play time and support for up to six players, it offers a substantial classic board game experience for groups drawn to its world-domination theme.