# Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2005
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.27 / 5
- **Designers**: Karl-Heinz Schmiel
- **Publishers**: Hans im Glück, W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
- **Categories**: Card Game, Economic, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you already love Saint Petersburg and want more of that economic strategy card game flavor, this expansion brings an extra spice that's worth it!More strategic optionsBoosts the base gameAdds replayabilityCards with unique abilitiesSmall expansionRequires base gameFor dedicated fansFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey board game fans! If you're already a fan of the classic Saint Petersburg, get ready to add an extra touch of sophistication to your game with the Das Bankett (The Banquet) expansion. This gem, originally released in Spielbox magazine back in 2005, brings 12 new cards that boost the special abilities of the base game. There are 3 regular cards and 9 special ones, ready to add that extra spice and help you build an even more impressive empire in Tsarist Russia. 

With these additions, you'll have more strategic options for managing your hand, collecting the right sets, and, of course, accumulating more victory points. The expansion doesn't change the core gameplay but adds that extra layer of complexity and replayability we love. It's like serving a delicious main course and adding a secret sauce that makes it even more special. If you're looking for new ways to surprise your opponents or simply want more content for your favorite Saint Petersburg, The Banquet is a sure bet. Rio Grande Games bundled this and the New Society expansion into one package, making it easy to find and enhance your game sessions. Get ready for more tough decisions and epic wins!

## FAQ
### Does this expansion significantly change the rules of Saint Petersburg?
It adds 12 new cards with special abilities that integrate into the base game's rules. It doesn't change the main mechanics but offers more tactical and strategic options.

### Do I need the base game 'Saint Petersburg' to play with this expansion?
Absolutely! 'Das Bankett' is an expansion, so the base game 'Saint Petersburg' is essential to use it.

### How many cards does this expansion add?
There are 12 new cards in total: 3 regular cards and 9 special cards, each with a unique effect to spice up your games.

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The complexity increases slightly, but in a gradual way. It adds more decisions and synergies, ideal for those who already master the base game and want an extra challenge.

### Is this expansion for beginners or for those who already play Saint Petersburg?
It's more geared towards those who already know and enjoy the base game. It deepens the experience but isn't ideal for those learning the rules for the first time.

### Where was this expansion originally published?
It was originally published in the December 2005 issue of the German board game magazine Spielbox.

### Does this expansion work well with 2 players?
Yes, just like the base game, the additional cards from the 'Das Bankett' expansion are designed to work well at all supported player counts, including 2 players.

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