Last Updated on August 6, 2025 by The Official Game Rules Team

A boba-themed card game designed for 2 to 5 players. Ideal for boba enthusiasts who love combining game nights with their favorite bubble tea. Ready to play in just 5 minutes.

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How to Play Sabobatage: The Boba Card Game

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Objective

You are a boba shop owner competing to become the best in town by completing five full drink sets.

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Setup

• Each player starts with 5 cards in their hand.
• Arrange your cards by stacking ingredients to build your drink sets. Make sure the names of the ingredients are clearly visible on each stack.

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Important Notes

• You cannot move ingredients between different drink sets once placed. Play ingredient cards in any order you prefer.
• You may have up to 7 active drink sets in progress on your table at any time.
• At the end of your turn, you cannot have more than 7 cards in your hand. If you have more, discard cards until you have 7.

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Sabobatage Gameplay

Draw Phase

• On your turn, draw 2 cards from the deck.

Special Draw Phase

• If you have 2 or more completed drink sets at the start of your turn, you get to draw 3 cards instead of 2.

Action Phase

• You may play up to 3 cards per turn, unless a card specifies otherwise.
• You are not required to play all 3 cards and may choose to skip your turn entirely.

During Your Turn, You Can:

• Build and add to your drink sets.
• Play action cards to help yourself.
• Sabotage other players’ progress.

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Winning the Game

Be the first player to complete 5 drink sets and claim the title of best boba shop in town!

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Video Tutorial

Remember

Watch out for the health inspector and, most importantly, have fun running your boba shop!