
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,590
- BGG rating
- 7.0
The Hunger
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Treasure Hunter: Queenie 1 – Band of Goblins
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Treasure Hunter: Queenie 1 – Band of Goblins is an expansion for Treasure Hunter released in 2015 for 2–6 players, 20–35 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Richard Garfield and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Push Your Luck, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
An expansion sheet for Treasure Hunter containing 6 Goblin tiles: Greedy Goblin (steals 1 coin from everybody) Scout Goblin (Everybody discards 1 card from the 9 cards) Buddy Goblin (adds a 4th goblin) Goblin Captain (makes the other goblins 1 stronger) Clumsy Goblin (makes the other goblins 1 weaker) Brute Goblin (no special effect, but you need 5 paws to pass him).
Treasure Hunter: Queenie 1 – Band of Goblins supports 2–6 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 Treasure Hunter: Queenie 1 – Band of Goblins is 20–35 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 Treasure Hunter: Queenie 1 – Band of Goblins for ages 8 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.
Treasure Hunter: Queenie 1 – Band of Goblins has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Treasure Hunter: Queenie 1 – Band of Goblins belongs to these categories: Card Game, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Push Your Luck, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Treasure Hunter: Queenie 1 – Band of Goblins are: Richard Garfield. 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 Treasure Hunter: Queenie 1 – Band of Goblins as an expansion for Treasure Hunter. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Treasure Hunter to use it. Check that your edition of Treasure Hunter is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.