
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,742
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Illuminati
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1987

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Illuminati Expansion Set 1 is an expansion for Illuminati released in 1983 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I).
First expansion to the popular Illuminati game. Adds the Illuminati Group: The Society of Assassins, 27 additional game cards, and money chits in a plastic pocket box. Expands: Illuminati
Illuminati Expansion Set 1 supports 3–6 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 Illuminati Expansion Set 1 is 45 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 Illuminati Expansion Set 1 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.
Illuminati Expansion Set 1 has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Illuminati Expansion Set 1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Political, and Science Fiction. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Illuminati Expansion Set 1 and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Illuminati Expansion Set 1 are: Steve Jackson (I). 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 Illuminati Expansion Set 1 as an expansion for Illuminati. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Illuminati to use it. Check that your edition of Illuminati is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.