
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,465
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Venture Angels
- 3–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2018

2025
Rules assistance for Treasure of the Dwarves
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Treasure of the Dwarves is a board game released in 2025 for 3–8 players and 45–60 minutes per game. It was designed by Bruno Faidutti and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding.
Deep in the mountains of the dwarven realm is where you'll find the best deals! In Treasure of the Dwarves, you place treasures up for sale, then evaluate secret bids from the other players. Consider their offers carefully because once you look at a new bid, you can't go back to a previous one. Some treasure is just worth points; others provide special abilities. Only the shrewdest deal-maker will come out on top! Everyone is involved on every turn of the game as you puzzle over how to collect coins, gems and magical treasures. Knowing what your treasure is worth is important — but so is knowing whose offer to look at first!
Treasure of the Dwarves 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 Treasure of the Dwarves is 45–60 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.
Treasure of the Dwarves has a complexity rating of 2.0 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 of the Dwarves belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Economic. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding. 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 of the Dwarves are: Bruno Faidutti. 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 of the Dwarves 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.