# Saboteur 2 (expansion-only editions) ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2011 - **BGG Rating**: 6.9 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-12 (Best with: 6) - **Duration**: 45 min - **Weight**: 1.54 / 5 - **Designers**: Fréderic Moyersoen - **Artists**: Alexander Jung, Andrea Boekhoff, Fréderic Moyersoen - **Publishers**: AMIGO, 999 Games, Albi, asmodee, Brain Games, Corfix, Fractal Juegos, G3, Gigamic, Kaissa Chess & Games, Lautapelit.fi, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Mayfair Games, Mercurio, Möbius Games, PaperGames (III), Paradigm Infinitum Pte Ltd, Piatnik, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Sugorokuya, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., VR Distribution, Z-Man Games, Ігромаг - **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Party Game - **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Hidden Roles, Map Addition, Network and Route Building, Take That, Team-Based Game, Traitor Game ## Verdict Perfect for those who already love the base game and want more chaos and betrayal. The team dynamics completely change the interaction!New characters bring fresh gameplayComplex paths with bridges/laddersRole swapping creates great twistsIncreases player interactionRequires base game to playMight confuse new playersRECOMMENDED ## Description If you've already enjoyed the tension of figuring out who the traitor is in Saboteur, get ready, because the Saboteur 2 expansion adds more fuel to the fire (or rather, more pickaxes to the mine!). The core objective remains the classic tug-of-war: miners want to dig the tunnel to the gold, while saboteurs do everything in their power to ensure that never happens. However, the chaos is now bigger and more intriguing. The biggest game-changer here is the introduction of teams. Now, miners aren't just one single block; they can be divided into rival teams (such as blue vs. green). This means that even if the gold is found, only the team that actually reaches it scores the loot. Imagine the tension: you help a fellow miner dig, but you're secretly hoping your specific team is the one that profits in the end! Beyond the team rivalry, the expansion introduces new characters that shake up the dynamics. We have the Boss, Profiteers, and Geologists, each with their own motivations and goals. To make exploration more complex, new tunnel cards introduce ladders, bridges, and doors, allowing paths to be much more than just straight lines. You can now leap over obstacles or strategically block passages. And of course, action cards have been buffed. It's now possible to steal gold from other players or, in a plot twist worthy of a soap opera, change your role mid-game. If you were an honest miner, you might suddenly become the saboteur everyone hates, or vice versa. It's the perfect dose of chaos for those who love bluffing, deceiving friends, and laughing at those who believed your lies. If you already own the base game, this expansion is essential to refresh the experience and add layers of strategy and mischief to the gameplay. ## How to Play Game Objective In Saboteur 2, players take on the roles of dwarves working in teams to find the treasure in the mine. The expansion introduces new teams (Green and Blue) and new characters, such as the Boss, the Speculator, and the Geologist. The goal is to collect the most Gold Nuggets by the end of three rounds. The player with the most nuggets wins. Setup To prepare the game: Separate the Dwarf Cards and Gold Nuggets from the base game, as they will not be used. Place the Start Card and the 3 Objective Cards on the table, following the base game rules. Shuffle the Path Cards and Action Cards from the base game and the expansion to form a face-down deck. Before each round, remove the top 10 cards from the deck without looking at them. Deal 6 cards to each player. Shuffle the 15 Dwarf Cards and deal one to each player, keeping them secret. The youngest player starts, with play proceeding clockwise. Game Flow The game is played over three rounds. On each turn, a player must perform one of the following actions: Play a Path Card: Connect it to the maze and draw a new card. Play an Action Card: Use it as described and draw a new card. Discard 2 Cards: Remove one card from your hand and draw a new card. Pass: Discard 1 to 3 cards and draw the same number of cards. The round ends when a path is completed to the Objective Card or when no more cards can be played. Actions and How to Play Key actions include: Path Cards: Connect the maze, including new cards like the Bridge, Double Curve, and Door Path. Action Cards: Include Thief, Hands Off!, Swap Your Hand, Inspection, Swap Your Hats, Imprisoned!, and Released!. Refer to the manual for details on each action card. End of Game and Scoring The game ends after three rounds. The treasure is divided based on the number of winners: 1 Dwarf = 5 Gold Nuggets 2 Dwarves = 4 Gold Nuggets 3 Dwarves = 3 Gold Nuggets 4 Dwarves = 2 Gold Nuggets 5 or more Dwarves = 1 Gold Nugget The player with the most Gold Nuggets wins. In case of a tie, all tied players win. Tips for Winning Cooperate with your team to create efficient paths to the treasure. Use action cards like Thief and Swap Your Hand to gain an advantage over opponents. Watch out for Door Cards, as they can block the opposing team's path. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes! This is an expansion, so you need Saboteur to use these new components. ### How many players can play? The game supports 2 to 12 players, making it excellent for large groups. ### Is it hard to learn? Not at all! If you already know Saboteur, the new rules are simple and intuitive. The game remains light and fast. ### What changes in the gameplay? There are now rival miner teams, new characters with their own goals, and tunnels featuring ladders and bridges. ### How long does a game last? Usually around 45 minutes, keeping the agile pace of the original game. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Rejoga**: R$ 100,00 (/partner/go.php?p=rejoga&g=4878&u=https%3A%2F%2Frejoga.com.br%2Fanuncio%2F9787828c-6313-4afe-8d82-fd7162d54602%3Forigem%3Dboardgamesbot) ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 12.80 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1664926&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/1028/saboteur-2?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com