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Illuminati (1982)

2–6 players · 60–120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
60–120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60–120 min.

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About Illuminati

Satirical game of the masters who secretly control every group in the world.

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Card GameNovel-basedPoliticalScience Fiction

Mechanics: Hand Management · Designer: Steve Jackson (I)

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Illuminati FAQ

How many players is Illuminati?
Illuminati plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Illuminati take to play?
A game of Illuminati takes 60–120 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Illuminati any good?
Illuminati rates 6.2/10 from 2,653 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / novel-based game built around hand management.