
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,059
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Reforest
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Seas of Havoc: Buried Treasure Deluxe Expansion
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Seas of Havoc: Buried Treasure Deluxe Expansion is an expansion for Seas of Havoc released in 2023 for 1–5 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sébastien Bernier-Wong and Peter Gorniak and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Worker Placement.
The Buried Treasure expansion adds 2 new captains, 2 new ships, and includes the deluxe components from the Captain's Deluxe edition (metal coins, and wooden treasure chests to hold your resources). Note: This was originally included in the Deluxe edition in the original Kickstarter campaign, but is now available in its own box.
Seas of Havoc: Buried Treasure Deluxe Expansion supports 1–5 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 Seas of Havoc: Buried Treasure Deluxe Expansion is 45–75 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 Seas of Havoc: Buried Treasure Deluxe Expansion 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.
Seas of Havoc: Buried Treasure Deluxe Expansion belongs to these categories: Pirates and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building 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 Seas of Havoc: Buried Treasure Deluxe Expansion are: Sébastien Bernier-Wong and Peter Gorniak. 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 Seas of Havoc: Buried Treasure Deluxe Expansion as an expansion for Seas of Havoc. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Seas of Havoc to use it. Check that your edition of Seas of Havoc is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.