How many players is Illuminati?

Illuminati plays with 2–8 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Illuminati take to play?

A game of Illuminati takes 60–180 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Illuminati any good?

Illuminati rates 6.5/10 from 4,876 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / humor game built around card drafting, dice rolling, network and route building.

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Illuminati (1987)

2–8 players · 60–180 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players: 2–8
Play time: 60–180 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.5/10

Best for 2–8 players aged 12+ who like card game games — medium complexity, plays in 60–180 min.

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About Illuminati

Secret societies vie for world domination.

Card Game Humor Negotiation Political Science Fiction

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Dice Rolling, Network and Route Building, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Steve Jackson (I)

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Illuminati FAQ

How many players is Illuminati?: Illuminati plays with 2–8 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Illuminati take to play?: A game of Illuminati takes 60–180 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Illuminati any good?: Illuminati rates 6.5/10 from 4,876 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / humor game built around card drafting, dice rolling, network and route building.