
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,910
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Gift Trap mini
- 3–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for GiftTRAP Geek Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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GiftTRAP Geek Edition is an expansion for Gift Trap released in 2009 for 3–8 players and 15 minutes per game. It was designed by Nick Kellet and its main mechanics are Voting.
"Exklusive Mini-Erweiterung" (exclusive mini expansion) for Gift Trap by Heidelberger. Ziplock bag, 21 double sided gift cards with English and German text, 2 rule cards for standalone or expansion play (German only), 1 blank card. The gifts are 'geeky' things like "Learn to paint minis" or "A collection of Hentai Mangas".
GiftTRAP Geek Edition supports 3–8 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 GiftTRAP Geek Edition is 15 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.
GiftTRAP Geek Edition has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
GiftTRAP Geek Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Voting. 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 GiftTRAP Geek Edition are: Nick Kellet. 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 GiftTRAP Geek Edition as an expansion for Gift Trap. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Gift Trap to use it. Check that your edition of Gift Trap is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.