
- BGG rank
- BGG #988
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Saint Petersburg (Second Edition)
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett
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Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett is an expansion for Saint Petersburg released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Karl-Heinz Schmiel and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
This expansion for Saint Petersburg consists of 12 new cards (3 normal and 9 special) that add more special abilities to the game. The expansion was originally published in the December 2005 issue of Spielbox magazine. Rio Grande Games has bundled this into the Saint Petersburg: New Society & Banquet Expansion. Expands: Saint Petersburg
Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett 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 Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett is 45 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 Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett 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.
Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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 Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett are: Karl-Heinz Schmiel. 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 Sankt Petersburg: Das Bankett as an expansion for Saint Petersburg. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Saint Petersburg to use it. Check that your edition of Saint Petersburg is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.