ILLUMINATI
RadioFree.Net · 2023 · Strategy, Card Battler, PvP, Casual, Card Game
PC
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About ILLUMINATI
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!___
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\ 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.
Join the conspiracy!
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\ 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.
Join the conspiracy!
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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Players appreciate the core gameplay and nostalgic appeal of this digital adaptation of the classic Illuminati card game, with some finding it worth the modest price despite its current limitations. However, the game suffers from significant technical and content issues including missing core mechanics like money systems, frequent online connectivity problems, a limited card pool compared to earlier versions, and various bugs that undermine the experience. While developers show promise with planned updates and new features, many feel the game is currently incomplete and needs substantial work
While I happily paid $25 USD for this game, to support an effort 40 years in the making and all of the insanely fun nights it has brought me playing the card game version with friends and enemies alike (this game will teach you which are which ;)... ...this game is a failure in it's current condition. The only reason I'm not demanding my money back is because SJG continues to make installments in its board game format which gives me hope that this version will evolve into something playable. Notable omissions: - NO MONEY... I mean, there is NO ILLUMINATI without MONEY. Imagine Monopoly WITHOUT MONEY... (it's that dumb, yes.) - The absence of controls over so many aspects of this game, like delegation of transferable power, well that's a logical challenge, I guess, but do I really need to hit a function key every time I play just to fit the game into fullscreen mode? - The turn-event system which went from being the central focus of play to being a barely comprehensible mess. - Only 5 Illuminati groups? C'mon man... I've got at least ten in my tabletop set which I only recently purchased. I could go on, but I need to address what this game got right so you understand WHY …10 found this helpful
Really wanted to like this, but the poor implantation of online play with constantly failing issues with connecting to EPIC does not make it worth $14.99. At. All.
Fun game and clever concept but v.v. bugly :(
c'mon guys, upgrade the decks please. <3
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.
I have been a huge fan of this game since I first played the physical game in the 90s. This is a pretty good digital version that I quickly put 5 hours into. I have only played vs the AI but I plan on roping some friend in to play V.S. Overall I would recommend it. The price is no too bad, and the Art is very much based on the original, including the original game line art. This is going to fill my long empty Illuminati fix. They are also working on a CCG rules version I look forward to seeing when it is done. Good indie game based on a classic.
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