Illimat has the style & flavor of a classic card game with a dynamic twist As you play you combine cards & collect them trying to gather more than your opponents But hidden Luminaries & changing seasons can alter your plans Featuring a cloth board metal tokens & illustrations by Carson Ellis Illimat supports two to four players & a single round takes Approx. fifteen minutes The cloth board is divided into four fields & the box the game comes in is also a component of the game it sits in the center of the board & sets the seasons for each field which affects the actions that can be performed in each field Turning the box & changing the seasons is a critical part of the strategy of the game Illimat has been playtested with devoted gamers & people who haven&t played a game in years The result is a game that&s easy to learn dynamic & just a little bit addictive Players 2-4 Playing time 15-60 mins Ages 12