
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,284
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Villagers & Villains
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Treasures & Traps: Expanded Realms 2
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Treasures & Traps: Expanded Realms 2 is an expansion for Treasures & Traps released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by C. Aaron Kreader and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling.
As with Expanded Realms 1, Treasures and Traps: Expanded Realms 2 consists of 26 cards to be added to the T&T game deck. Each card has a unique effect, examples of which are time control spells to affect the next few rounds, poison traps, the deadly monk dojo, the surprise mimic trap, locations to power your hand and your defenses, the duel event to challenge another player, and the dimensional box to hold your goodies.
Treasures & Traps: Expanded Realms 2 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: Expanded Realms 2 is 30 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: Expanded Realms 2 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: Expanded Realms 2 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling. 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: Expanded Realms 2 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: Expanded Realms 2 as an expansion for Treasures & Traps. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Treasures & Traps to use it. Check that your edition of Treasures & Traps is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.