
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,578
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Saboteur
- 3–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2004

2023
Rules assistance for Savage: A Game of Survival
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Savage: A Game of Survival is a board game released in 2023 for 4–10 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Hidden Roles.
An entire society collapsed after a series of historical events stemmed from greed, anger and fear. Fortunately, newly formed civilizations are rescuing people from many troubling environments. You and a team of other survivors have joined forces to be rescued and escape the chaos. However, some of your team members have evil intentions and are secretly allied traitors trying to eliminate the weakest survivor. The traitors' objective is to undermine the group, by any means necessary, until a survivor is eliminated; the survivors' objective is to survive all rounds or to eliminate the known traitor. Can you survive long enough to be rescued? —description from the publisher
Savage: A Game of Survival supports 4–10 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 Savage: A Game of Survival is 30–60 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 Savage: A Game of Survival for ages 14 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.
Savage: A Game of Survival has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Savage: A Game of Survival belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Hidden Roles. 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 catalogue lists Savage: A Game of Survival 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.