Illegal*
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Illegal is a cheeky party game for 5 to 9 players with a mature theme, where you play black-market dealers who negotiate, bluff, and betray.
What's it about?
Each player takes the role of an illegal dealer with a secret identity. You scramble to get the goods your hidden buyer wants. Just don't get caught, or you end up in prison.
How it plays
The game runs in two phases. First you trade, then a tribunal settles the score.
- Spread out and swap goods in small groups.
- Collect fresh goods at the docks every three minutes.
- Expose the others' secret roles at the tribunal.
A wrong accusation against you scores a point, a correct one costs five.
Who is it for?
The game runs on negotiation, bluffing, and charisma. It needs a big, talkative group and players happy to act in character.
- Fast games around 30 minutes
- Lots of movement and interaction
- Adult theme, not for kids
Conclusion
A loud, funny negotiation game for large groups with thick skin. In small or quiet groups the charm fizzles out.
- 👥 5 - 9 Players
- ⏱️ 25 Minutes
- 🧒 18+ years old
- 🧩 Immediately playable
* We like Illegal so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 89 in Best games released at SPIEL 2014 in Essen
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