
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,272
- BGG rating
- 6.6
1911 Amundsen vs Scott
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for 21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire
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21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire is an expansion for 21 Mutinies: Arrr! Edition released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Perepau Llistosella and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Variable Phase Order, and Worker Placement.
The 21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire mini-expansion consists of five treasure counters that are shuffled with those from the base game to offer more variety during play. These counters give you: Gold, either 1 or 3 coins depending on which you draw One victory point A jewel accompanied by two bottles of rum A wooden leg, which is worth nothing but a fun prop at parties
21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire supports 2–5 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 21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire 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 21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire 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.
21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire belongs to these categories: Economic, Pirates, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Variable Phase Order, and Worker Placement. 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 21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire are: Perepau Llistosella. 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 21 Mutinies: Treasures of the Empire as an expansion for 21 Mutinies: Arrr! Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 21 Mutinies: Arrr! Edition to use it. Check that your edition of 21 Mutinies: Arrr! Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.