Below is a variety of different Illuminati card games that are in print.
Illuminati Deluxe
Illuminati Deluxe is the classic card game introduced by Steve Jackson. The object of the game is to dominate the world by controlling Illuminati societies such as, but not limited to: The Bavarian Illuminati, The Discordian Society, The UFOs, The Servants of Cthulu, The Bermuda Triangle, The Society of Assassins, The Network and The Gnomes of Zurich; Please note that some carriers will only be available by purchasing separate expansion packs or standalone games.
As for the gameplay, in Illuminati Deluxe players will trade, form alliances and backstab each other to gain control of a world represented by a group of cards such as: Secret Masters of Fandom, CIA, Communist International, etc. To win, players must complete the game objective; for example, building a power structure consisting of a given number of cards, or controlling one card from each lineup; however, there are many other ways to earn.
Illuminati: Lords of Crime
Illuminati: Crime Lords is a stand-alone expansion brought to you by Steve Jackson; in it, rival mobs vie with each other for control of the ruined city. Starting out, you will control some gangsters; however, with ambition you can dominate the entire world.
To do this, take control of brothels, junk shops, and organized crime schemes for income. But don’t let the feds or the police stop you. The game supports a total of 2 to 8 players who directly compete against each other to take control of the world.
As for the rules, there are none: players can cheat, steal, and do whatever it takes to win the game. You think you have what it takes? Form alliances, break them and win.
Illuminati: Mutual Assured Distraction
Illuminati: Mutual Assured Distraction is an expansion pack presented by Steve Jackson. In this version, you receive a set of cards to help you once again take control of the world.
With this card game, you will have new tactics at your disposal; for example, using the media to propagate headlines that read about the way healthcare and a collapsing financial system control a docile population in fear.
Additionally, this playset introduces “New World Cards” to your collection, meaning your cards will now affect all players and not just the one who put them down.
Illuminati: Bavarian Fire Drill
Illuminati: Bavarian Fire Drill is an expansion pack presented by Steve Jackson; In it, your goal is to take over the world using a variety of new cards that players have never seen before.
To win, players must control new groups like bloggers, reality shows, and intelligent design. But beware; Players will have new opponents to watch out for, such as bird flu and bobble heads.
The expansion pack introduces a new card type: artifacts. Some of which are magical, granting their owners new abilities, while others are simply technological. Either way, though, players will have new powers that they can use to take on the world. With cards like Hitler’s Brain, Spear of Longinus, and Meme Screaming, players can cheat, steal, and do anything in their power to wind up.