Listen "Prophecies of the Illuminati Card Game | Ep 110"
Episode Synopsis
The "Illuminati Card Game," released in 1994 by Steve Jackson Games, is a strategy and card game that delves into the world of conspiracies and secret societies. Known for its satirical take on global politics and conspiracy theories, the game has gained a cult following due to its clever mechanics, humorous illustrations, and eerie predictions that some players find eerily prescient.
The game is famous for its satirical portrayal of conspiracy theories, poking fun at the idea of secret societies controlling the world. The illustrations and card descriptions are filled with humor and irony. Additionally, some cards have gained notoriety for seemingly predicting real-world events, such as the "Terrorist Nuke" and "Epidemic" cards, which have been linked to various global incidents post-release.
Indeed, many of the cards are a little "too on the nose" to be a coincidence. Let's explore this, shall we?
SOURCES:
-Scans of the cards (use virus protection): https://archive.org/details/illuminaticardgamecompletelist12160socialnetwork/Illuminati%20Card%20Game%20Part%20I%20-%20Complete%20List%20-%2012160%20Social%20Network/
-Mayamagik: https://www.mayamagik.com/
-Illuminati Card Game Second Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jackson-Games-Illuminati-2nd/dp/B07CZT4TF4
-Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati_(game)
-The Illuminatus Trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/Illuminatus-Trilogy-Pyramid-Golden-Leviathan/dp/0440539811
The game is famous for its satirical portrayal of conspiracy theories, poking fun at the idea of secret societies controlling the world. The illustrations and card descriptions are filled with humor and irony. Additionally, some cards have gained notoriety for seemingly predicting real-world events, such as the "Terrorist Nuke" and "Epidemic" cards, which have been linked to various global incidents post-release.
Indeed, many of the cards are a little "too on the nose" to be a coincidence. Let's explore this, shall we?
SOURCES:
-Scans of the cards (use virus protection): https://archive.org/details/illuminaticardgamecompletelist12160socialnetwork/Illuminati%20Card%20Game%20Part%20I%20-%20Complete%20List%20-%2012160%20Social%20Network/
-Mayamagik: https://www.mayamagik.com/
-Illuminati Card Game Second Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jackson-Games-Illuminati-2nd/dp/B07CZT4TF4
-Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati_(game)
-The Illuminatus Trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/Illuminatus-Trilogy-Pyramid-Golden-Leviathan/dp/0440539811
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