Objective of the Game

Illuminati is a strategic card game where the objective is for players to lead a secret society aiming to achieve world domination. Players collect and control various groups to expand their influence and fulfill the conditions on their Illuminati card to win.

Game Components

• Illuminati cards representing each player's secret organization
• Group cards depicting organizations, companies, or entities players can control
• Special cards providing unique benefits or abilities
• Money in the form of game tokens

Setup

1. Players: 2 to 6 players
2. Each player draws an Illuminati card at the start of the game, placing it face up in front of them. This card determines the player's special abilities and victory conditions.
3. Shuffle the groups and special cards and place them as a draw pile in the center of the table.
4. Each player receives a starting budget of 10 million dollars in play money.

Gameplay

The game is played in rounds. Each round consists of the following phases:

1. Income Phase

• Each Illuminati generates a fixed income per round, which the player receives as play money.

2. Conspiracy Phase

• Players can attempt to bring new groups under their control. To take control, a player pays the power of the group in money and rolls a six-sided die. If the result is equal to or lower than the power, the takeover is successful.
• Strategy Tip: Stronger groups have better connections and provide more income. Plan carefully which you will try to take over.

3. Action Phase

• Play special cards from your hand to strengthen your position or disrupt other players.
• You can attack or sabotage groups to seize them from other players.

4. End of Round

• Players discard any unused money down to a maximum of 5 million for the next round.

Winning Conditions

• A player wins by fulfilling the victory condition stated on their Illuminati card (e.g., controlling a certain number of groups or groups worth 60 million).
• Strategy Tip: Keep an eye on other players to thwart their progress and control your defensive strategies.

Special Rules and Nuances

• "Special Influence" points on Illuminati cards can be used to influence or modify direct actions in the game.
• Alliances and negotiations between players are allowed but not binding, often essential for gaining strategic advantages.