- BGG rating
- 6.8
Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #501
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Saint Petersburg
2004
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- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
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Saint Petersburg is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Bernd Brunnhofer and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Income, and Open Drafting.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Saint Petersburg: New Society & Banquet Expansion
- 2–5 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2008
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About the game
On May 16th, 1703, Czar Peter laid the cornerstone for the first building in Saint Petersburg. Quickly, glorious buildings were added, always being expanded, so that Nobility (bringing victory points) may want to move in. But to accomplish this, one needs merchants who can provide the necessary Rubles, or the glory is over. The competition isn't sleeping either, and can sometimes steal a desired card right out from under your nose. Saint Petersburg has a board to tally victory points and to set out the four types of cards. It is the cards themselves that players need to collect. In each round – with the number of rounds dependent on the number of players and the randomness of card availability – players first pay for CRAFTSMEN who supply money for further purchases; then BUILDINGS to score points; then ARISTOCRATS, who are needed for money, points, and end-of-game scoring; and finally, unique cards from all three categories which give greater benefits. During the first rounds, players never have enough money to buy every card they want. During later rounds, they have plenty of money, but the cards they'd like to buy may have already come and gone... Expanded by: Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett Saint Petersburg: New Society & Banquet Expansion (includes The Banquet)
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby World
- Schmidt Spiele
- 999 Games
- Albi
- Rio Grande Games
- Hans im Glück
Questions and answers
Saint Petersburg supports 2–4 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 Saint Petersburg is 45–60 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 Saint Petersburg for ages 10 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.
Saint Petersburg has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Saint Petersburg belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Income, and Open Drafting. 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 Saint Petersburg are: Bernd Brunnhofer. 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 Saint Petersburg 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.