- BGG rating
- 6.8
Treasures & Traps: Expanded Realms 1
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,786
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Treasures & Traps
2006
Rules assistance for Treasures & Traps
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 10 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Treasures & Traps
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Treasures & Traps is a board game released in 2006 for 2–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by C. Aaron Kreader and its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Set Collection.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Treasures & Traps: Expanded Realms 2
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Treasures & Traps: Random Encounters
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 2014
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About the game
From the publisher. Treasures & Traps is the adventure card game that puts you on a quest for riches. Each card can open the door to a tricky challenge, a magical assistance, or a valuable treasure. The approximate playing time is 10-30 minutes for two players. Add 10 minutes for each additional player. Be the first player to get a Gold, Silver, and Bronze TREASURE card into your realm. Your other cards give you the powers you will need to keep others from winning. The game contains a full set of 100 unique Treasures and Traps Cards. Nominated as an ORIGINS AWARDS finalist (2006) for Non-Collectible Card Game of the Year. Box Size : 118mm x 90mm x 18mm
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Studio 9 Incorporated
Questions and answers
Treasures & Traps 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 Treasures & Traps is 10 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 Treasures & Traps 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.
Treasures & Traps has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Treasures & Traps belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Set Collection. 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 Treasures & Traps are: C. Aaron Kreader. 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 Treasures & Traps 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.