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Heroes & Treasure
2018
Rules assistance for Heroes & Treasure
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- 2–5 players
- 20–40 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
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Heroes & Treasure is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Jason Davis (II) and its main mechanics are Role Playing, Modular Board, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
A simplified dungeon-crawl RPG system, Heroes & Treasure moves traditional D&D-style gaming into a game playable by kids as young as 4, while still retaining the essence of FRPGs. Heroes & Treasure is designed and intended for a parent to play with their children. Players choose their characters from the four basic character classes, Fighter, Cleric, Wizard, and Rogue. Each class has different weapons, spells, and abilities, represented by color-coded dice that simplify to-hit, armor class, damage, and criticals into one roll, easily understood at any age. The game is moderated by an adult Quest Master, who guides the adventure party through a campaign of 10 maps. This adventure gradually introduces standard RPG concepts such as spells, doors, locks, potions, stun, invisibility, traps, levers, and more. As characters progress through the dungeon levels, they grow in power and have more choices to make in how they play. Heroes & Treasure is played on a modular board made up of large tiles, and each character and enemy is represented by stand-up pieces.
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Publishers
- Davis & Daughters Games
Questions and answers
Heroes & Treasure 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 Heroes & Treasure is 20–40 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 Heroes & Treasure for ages 4 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.
Heroes & Treasure 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.
Heroes & Treasure belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Role Playing, Modular Board, and Cooperative Game. 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 Heroes & Treasure are: Jason Davis (II). 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 Heroes & Treasure 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.