Saboteur: The Lost Mines
3–9 players • ages 10+ • Amigo Spiele • 2018
- Publisher
- Amigo Spiele · 999 Games · Lifestyle Boardgames · BrainGames
- First published
- 2018
- Players
- 3–9 players
- Age
- 10+
- Genre
- Card game · Social deduction game
How it plays
Saboteur: The Lost Mines plays 3–9 players and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Saboteur: The Lost Mines was released in 2018 as a standalone expansion and reimagining of the classic Saboteur card game series, originally designed by Frédéric Moyerscheid. While the base game focused on a simple hidden-role mechanic of miners versus saboteurs within a single gold-mining tunnel, The Lost Mines introduced a more complex modular board and competitive team dynamics, shifting the setting to a multi-path expedition that requires players to manage individual character roles and specific skill requirements.
The game is characterized by its distinct visual identity, maintaining the whimsical, cartoonish art style that defines the Saboteur line. This aesthetic, which draws heavily on traditional European fantasy tropes, was designed to keep the gameplay feel accessible and light despite the increase in tactical depth. Upon its release, it was well-received by fans of the series who desired a more robust, board-oriented experience that moved beyond the constraints of the original card-only playstyle.
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Saboteur: The Lost Mines is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 3–9 players • ages 10+ • Amigo Spiele • 2018. It's filed under card game and social deduction game. The catalog entry lists tile-based game as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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Saboteur: The Lost Mines is a board game for 3–9 players, filed under card game and social deduction game. The catalog entry lists tile-based game as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Saboteur: The Lost Mines for?
Saboteur: The Lost Mines is built for 3–9 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Saboteur: The Lost Mines for?
Saboteur: The Lost Mines lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Saboteur: The Lost Mines?
Saboteur: The Lost Mines is published by Amigo Spiele, 999 Games, Lifestyle Boardgames and BrainGames. The catalog gives its publication year as 2018.
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