
Join the conspiracy of global domination and dark satire in this classic from Steve Jackson Games. As one of the Illuminati, you are driven by power, money, mayhem—and more. Grow stronger as you plot to destroy your rivals. How will you take over the world?
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UPDATE August 9 2025 6:30 PM Pacific:
Today's update brings 5 new AI Illuminati to the game, and up to 4 human players. Tune in tomorrow for more!
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Battle for world domination in this darkly satirical, turn-based strategy game—based on the beautifully balanced deck-builder from Steve Jackson Games. Play against up to 3 AIs, or dial up the full experience in a 4-player cross-platform game!



THREE ERAS OF GLOBE-SPANNING CONSPIRACY
A long-time fan favorite, the first Illuminati[/I] video game pays homage to its history, leaning into the game's classic editions: the original cards from the ’80s and ’90s, alongside a new set of cards for the modern day. Each era follows the conspiracies and concerns of its time, showing how the world's greatest conspiracies echo forward into the future. Is there a connection between the three? You're not cleared for that.
CONTROL OR DESTROY
Each group controlled by your Illuminati adds more power and more special abilities to fuel your schemes, as well as greater resistance to your enemies. Build your conspiracy from groups like the F.B.I. and Russia—or The Men in Black, The Evil Geniuses for a Better Tomorrow! The rabbit hole is deep, with over 275 groups across the eras. Controlling more groups grows your conspiracy—or destroy them, either to foil a rival or to feed your own dark goals.
PLOT & THE WORLD PLOTS WITH YOU
Don’t like the rules? Break them! Each turn your minions deliver a new Plot, to speed your progress or trip your enemies—or why not both? World domination comes closer with each sinister Plot you play—and the basic game comes with 112 Plots across the eras.
All 382 cards are illustrated, with more sinister details and cross-references than you could fit in Warehouse 23 where they keep the Ark of the Covenant.
CHOOSE YOUR CONSPIRACY
Choose from 6 different secret conspiracies, each with different strengths, different abilities, and different ways to win the game. Some are driven by raw power, or money. One just wants the world to be more weird…while another only wants to burn it all to the ground. Each Illuminati has a unique design, including custom music, effects, and visuals.
ILLUMINATI is a full game experience for newcomers and for long-time fans. The game has been tested by hundreds of people so far, now we're excited to get the game into many more hands—but we're looking beyond making a complex game easy and fun to play. For the past nine months, we've been introducing new cards and new features every few weeks, and we are just getting started.
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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yep
UI实在不行,什么过场动画都没有,极其简陋。内容上阵营都不全,卡也不全。 但是!这可是光明会啊!我可是从小看X档案和双峰的人啊! 有这个情怀我能咋办嘛~只能给个好评了
It's something.
Have great memories of playing the original game, and its pretty rad to have an entirely new version. The nostalgia factor alone for me is what it's all about, but it also puts a smile on my face to play with those who are new to the game as well.
After looking at the card set... I have 18 decks of Illuminati "1990" + Y2K... there are a lot of cards missing (where are the artifacts, personalities, etc) but I hope they will be added to the game soon. The game works fine and it's the ILLUMINATI CCG I know. I recommend it, but I'm counting on more cards ... at the moment it's not twisted enough.
Crashes on start-up.
This game rocks! Being able to block The Network from acquiring New York City by using my conspiracy of Vladimir Putin, Russia, and International Cocaine Smugglers is priceless. Totally looking forward to more AI players, cards, and the opportunity to play as The Network. Even though this version of the game is missing cards, the two controversial cards are present. Currently, there are about 120-150 cards in the game (far cry from INWO or Deluxe). The game is fun, addictive, and sure to arise some uncanny head-scratchers despite the lower card count. Easy 6 or 7 as-is. With further updates as described in the 31 May 2025 announcement, I would give the game 8/10.
Fun game and clever concept but v.v. bugly :(
Finally a pc version of the popular card game. I recommend it to fans of old school card games.
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