
- 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: Random Encounters
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Treasures & Traps: Random Encounters 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.
In the vast wilderness exotic travelers, mystic relics, legandary lands, and fabled heros have been found. Now, with Treasures and Traps: Random Encounters you can wield these forces and bring glory to your realm — but be quick or your opponent may seize these findings of good fortune first! The Random Encounters expansion contains thirteen powerful cards introducing a new class, two custom dice for use with the cards, a set of rules explaining how to use them, and a large box to hold the T&T base game and all existing expansions.
Treasures & Traps: Random Encounters 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: Random Encounters 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: Random Encounters 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: Random Encounters belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Dice. 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: Random Encounters 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: Random Encounters 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.