Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.50. Players: 1 - 5. Published in 2023. This is a Kickstarter exclusive Illiterati board game by Gap Closer Games. It includes the core game, a dual - layered chipboard burn tracker, 2 embroidered bags, a 'jeweled' sand timer, wood tiles with silkscreened letters, a slide box, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. The Illiterati, an evil secret organization, has taken over the world. As a member of the League of Librarians, your mission is to save the world's books one word at a time. Illiterati is a real - time cooperative word game. Players work together in 3 - minute rounds, drawing random letters to form words before time runs out. They can communicate freely and share letters and words. At the end of each round, unused letters may trigger a burn event. Burn too many and you lose. Each round, a new villain visits and causes chaos on the board. As the game goes on, villains get stronger with chain - attacks. To win, each player must complete two books, then all players tackle the Final Chapter together. It's tougher and must be completed simultaneously. Welcome to the world of Illiterati! We're glad to back campaigns to bring you this game. A good portion of your spend on this bundle will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about purchasing or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to play: First, gather 1 to 5 players. The game is played in 3 - minute rounds. Each round, draw random letters and work together to form words. You can talk openly with other players and share letters and words. At the end of each round, be careful with unused letters as they might cause a burn event. Try not to burn too many or you'll lose. Also, expect a new villain each round who will make things difficult on the board. As the game progresses, villains get stronger. To win, each player has to finish two books first, then everyone works on the Final Chapter at the same time. Note: This is a Kickstarter exclusive, and paid add - ons from the campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. Maintenance: Keep the wood tiles and other components in a dry place. The embroidered bags and sand timer should be handled gently to avoid damage. If there's any issue with the game, contact The Game Steward for help.
