- BGG rating
- 8.5
Rules assistance for Illimat: The False Baron's Set
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+
Rules assistant for Illimat: The False Baron's Set
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Illimat: The False Baron's Set is an expansion for Illimat released in 2023 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.
About the game
Illimat: The False Baron's Set features six additional Luminary options for Illimat, bringing new strategies and surprises to your experience. Will you take a chance on The Gambler, or use the Astrologer to harness the power of the Stars? Will your summer plans wither away in The Drought, or will you reach across The Universe to seize a glorious victory?
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Twogether Studios
Questions and answers
Illimat: The False Baron's Set 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: The False Baron's Set 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: The False Baron's Set 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: The False Baron's Set belongs to these categories: Card Game, Abstract Strategy, and Expansion for Base-game. 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: The False Baron's Set 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: The False Baron's Set as an expansion for Illimat. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Illimat to use it. Check that your edition of Illimat is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.