
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Santorini: Hiding in the Underworld
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 2025

2025
Rules assistance for Santorini: Second Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Santorini: Second Edition is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Gord! and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Race, and Square Grid.
This entry is for the retail edition that has 32 gods and 4 mode cards, as compared to the Santorini: Pantheon Edition with 100 gods and 12 mode cards. Changes from the first edition include: upgraded buildings and hero figures. God cards have been revised and rebalanced.
Santorini: Second Edition 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 Santorini: Second Edition is 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 Santorini: Second Edition for ages 8 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.
Santorini: Second Edition has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Santorini: Second Edition belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, Ancient, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Race, and Square Grid. 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 Santorini: Second Edition are: Gord!. 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 Santorini: Second Edition 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.