Saboteur 2004
Designed by Fréderic Moyersoen
What it is
A very light bluffing, card game, deduction game for 3-10 players (~30 min), built around hand management, hidden roles, hidden victory points.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1553 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
How to play Saboteur
Saboteur is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 3–10 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Bluffing, Card Game and Deduction game where the core of play revolves around Hand Management, Hidden Roles and Hidden Victory Points. A very light bluffing, card game, deduction game for 3-10 players (~30 min), built around hand management, hidden roles, hidden victory points. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1553 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Saboteur
How many players is Saboteur?
Saboteur plays with 3–10 players.
How long does Saboteur take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Saboteur hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.3 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Saboteur for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is Saboteur good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.3/5 and a 8+ age rating — Saboteur is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Saboteur?
Saboteur is a Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction game, built on Hand Management, Hidden Roles, Hidden Victory Points.
Where to buy Saboteur
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