
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,738
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Illuminati
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1987

Rules assistance for Illuminati (Second Edition): 2020
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Illuminati (Second Edition): 2020 is an expansion for Illuminati (Second Edition) released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Steve Jackson (I) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
In Illuminati (Second Edition): 2020, a 26-card expansion for Illuminati (Second Edition), Steve Jackson brings you rules for the spread of COVID-19, opening up and closing down, and all the other things we've seen. Cards include Statue Smashers, Defund the Police, Mask Designers, and, of course, the one that changes everything: #BLACKLIVESMATTER. —description from the publisher
Illuminati (Second Edition): 2020 supports 2–6 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 (Second Edition): 2020 is 60–180 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 (Second Edition): 2020 for ages 13 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 (Second Edition): 2020 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Political. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. 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 Illuminati (Second Edition): 2020 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 (Second Edition): 2020 as an expansion for Illuminati (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Illuminati (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Illuminati (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.