- BGG rating
- 7.0
Sabobatage: Legends Of Matcha
- 2–7 players
- 10–40 min
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,102
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Sabobatage
2021
Rules assistance for Sabobatage
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 10–30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Sabobatage
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Sabobatage is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Eric Chen (I) and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Sabobatage: Tastea Expansion Pack
- 2–7 players
- 15–45 min
- 2023
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About the game
Sabobatage is a strategic tabletop game inspired by boba, also known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea. Have you or a friend ever said, ‘I wish I had a boba shop and could drink boba all day?’ Make those dreams come true with this card game that’s fun with your friends and perfect for the whole family. Every player starts with 5 cards in their hand. Choose a player to start (ex. last person to drink boba) Each player has a draw and action phase. Draw phase: Draw 2 cards on your turn Action phase: Play up to 3 cards per turn Special Draw Phase: If at the start of your turn you have 2 or more completed drink sets, draw 3 cards on your turn. Note: There is no swapping ingredients to your other drink sets. Play ingredient cards in any order. Only 7 active drink sets can be in progress on your table. No more than 7 cards in your hand at the end of your turn. If you have more than 7 you must discard cards until you have 7. 2-4 Players (complete 5 drink sets to win) 5 players (complete 4 drink sets to win)
Editions
- Sabobatage: Golden Boba EditionenMOCO Games2023
- Sabobatageen(Unknown)2023
- SabobatageenMOCO Games2023
- SabobatageenMOCO Games2021
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- MOCO Games
Questions and answers
Sabobatage supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Sabobatage is 10–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Sabobatage for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Sabobatage has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Sabobatage belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Sabobatage are: Eric Chen (I). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Sabobatage as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.