- BGG rating
- 8.2
Illimat: The Crane Wife Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,181
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Illimat
2017
Rules assistance for Illimat
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Illimat
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Illimat is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Keith Baker and Jennifer Ellis and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 9.3
Illimat: The Rusalka
- 2–4 players
- 15–60 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Illimat: Victory Book
- 1–4 players
- 15–45 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Illimat: Syzygy Coin
- 2–4 players
- 20–60 min
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Illimat: The False Baron's Set
- 2–4 players
- 15–60 min
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Illimat: Saint Joan
- 2–4 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024
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About the game
Illimat has the style and flavor of a classic card game with a dynamic twist. As you play, you combine cards and collect them, trying to gather more than your opponents. But hidden Luminaries and changing seasons can alter your plans. Featuring a cloth board, metal tokens, and illustrations by Carson Ellis. Illimat supports two to four players and a single round takes approximately fifteen minutes. The cloth board is divided into four fields, and the box the game comes in is also a component of the game: it sits in the center of the board and sets the seasons for each field, which affects the actions that can be performed in each field. Turning the box and changing the seasons is a critical part of the strategy of the game. Illimat has been playtested with devoted gamers and people who haven't played a game in years. The result is a game that's easy to learn, dynamic, and just a little bit addictive. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Wyrmwood Gaming
- Twogether Studios
- Akileos
Questions and answers
Illimat supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Illimat is 15–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Illimat for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Illimat has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Illimat belongs to these categories: Card Game and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Illimat are: Keith Baker and Jennifer Ellis. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Illimat as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.