{"product_id":"saboteur","title":"Saboteur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaboteur\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliantly simple \u003cstrong\u003ehidden-role card game\u003c\/strong\u003e where dwarves race through an underground mine in search of gold—but not everyone at the table is working towards the same goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome players are honest gold miners, trying to build a continuous tunnel towards the hidden treasure. Others are secret \u003cstrong\u003esaboteurs\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose job is to stop them. The problem? Nobody knows exactly who is on their side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the mine grows, players add path cards to extend the tunnel, while action cards allow them to repair tools, break other players' equipment or cause rockfalls that destroy sections of the mine. All the while, the saboteurs are quietly trying to disrupt the miners without revealing their identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat hidden information is what makes \u003cstrong\u003eSaboteur\u003c\/strong\u003e so much fun. A player who appears to be helping might actually be working against you. Someone who seems suspicious might simply be trying to protect their own gold. And when the tunnel suddenly takes an unexpected turn, you'll have to decide who you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting \u003cstrong\u003e3–10 players\u003c\/strong\u003e and taking around \u003cstrong\u003e30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Saboteur is an excellent choice for family game nights, parties and larger groups. The rules are easy to learn, but the bluffing, deduction and table talk create plenty of memorable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy games involving hidden roles, deception and trying to work out what everyone else is really doing, Saboteur deserves a place in your game collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic \u003cstrong\u003ehidden-role card game\u003c\/strong\u003e with a brilliant mining theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports \u003cstrong\u003e3–10 players\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it great for larger groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-to-learn rules make it accessible to casual gamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecretly work as either a gold miner or a saboteur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild tunnels towards the hidden treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse action cards to repair, sabotage and disrupt other players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of bluffing, deduction and table talk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGames take around 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery round creates a different combination of secret alliances and betrayals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for family gatherings, parties and game nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great introduction to hidden-role and social deduction games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Play\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of each round of \u003cstrong\u003eSaboteur\u003c\/strong\u003e, players secretly receive a role card. You are either a \u003cstrong\u003eGold Miner\u003c\/strong\u003e, trying to reach the treasure, or a \u003cstrong\u003eSaboteur\u003c\/strong\u003e, secretly trying to prevent the miners from getting there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour role remains hidden from the other players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game starts with a starting card representing the entrance to the mine and three hidden goal cards at the other end. One of those goals contains the gold; the others are dead ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn your turn, you play a card from your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePath cards allow you to build the mine, gradually creating a tunnel towards the possible treasure locations. The trick is that players need to connect their paths correctly, so the mine develops into a network of tunnels rather than simply placing cards wherever they like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the saboteurs are working against you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction cards can be used to cause problems for other players. You might break their equipment, making it harder for them to contribute to the tunnel, or use other actions to interfere with the miners' plans. Repair cards can reverse those problems, allowing players to get back into the action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenge for the Gold Miners is figuring out how to work together without knowing exactly who they can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Saboteurs, meanwhile, the objective is more subtle. You need to slow the miners down without making your identity obvious. Sabotage too aggressively and everyone will suspect you. Help too much and you may accidentally lead the miners to the gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the miners successfully connect the entrance to the treasure, the miners win the round. If they fail to reach the gold, the saboteurs succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter three rounds, the player who has collected the most gold wins the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Saboteur more than simply a card-placement game. Every card you play can become evidence of your supposed allegiance, making deception and reading the table just as important as the cards in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is This Game For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaboteur\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies looking for an interactive card game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroups of friends who enjoy bluffing and deception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who enjoy hidden-role games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of social deduction games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger groups of up to 10 players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who enjoy games with secret teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasual gamers looking for something easy to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced gamers wanting a quick social game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of games such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAvalon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCoup\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLove Letter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who enjoys trying to work out whether the person sitting next to them is telling the truth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game is particularly effective with larger groups, where it becomes much harder to work out exactly who is helping the miners and who is secretly trying to destroy their plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Roll The Dice?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Roll The Dice, we're passionate about finding games that get people around a table and genuinely interacting with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an independent UK board game retailer, we carefully select the games we stock and aim to offer something for every type of player—from deep strategy games to quick family favourites and party games that can be taught in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaboteur\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those games that can work brilliantly for a mixed group. The rules are straightforward, the game doesn't take hours to play and the hidden-role element creates plenty of conversation, suspicion and laughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is packed with care by fellow board gamers, with fast UK dispatch and friendly customer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGame Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaying Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHidden Role \/ Card Game\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHidden Roles, Hand Management, Tile\/Path Building, Bluffing, Deduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTheme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwarves, Mining, Treasure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrédéric Moyersoen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMIGO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Saboteur was designed by Frédéric Moyersoen and first published in 2004. Current listings give it a 3–10 player count, an 8+ age recommendation and approximately 30 minutes playing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePath cards for building the mine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction cards for helping or sabotaging players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Miner role cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaboteur role cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRulebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current rules list \u003cstrong\u003e44 Path Cards, 27 Action Cards, 28 Gold Nugget Cards, 7 Gold Miner cards and 4 Saboteur cards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Saboteur?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaboteur is a \u003cstrong\u003ehidden-role card game\u003c\/strong\u003e where players secretly become either gold miners trying to find treasure or saboteurs attempting to prevent them from reaching it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many people can play Saboteur?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game supports \u003cstrong\u003e3–10 players\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly good for groups and larger family gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does Saboteur take to play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA game takes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the exact playing time can vary depending on the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat age is Saboteur suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended age is \u003cstrong\u003e8+\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for family game nights as well as adult groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Saboteur a hidden-role game?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Players secretly receive a role as either a Gold Miner or a Saboteur. The other players don't know which team you're secretly working for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Saboteur a strategy game?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaboteur combines tactical card play with bluffing, deduction and social interaction. You need to decide where to build paths, when to use action cards and how much you can trust the other players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Saboteur good for large groups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. With up to \u003cstrong\u003e10 players\u003c\/strong\u003e, Saboteur is a particularly useful choice when you're looking for a card game that can accommodate a bigger group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you play Saboteur with 2 players?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Saboteur is designed for \u003cstrong\u003e3–10 players\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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