
- BGG rating
- 6.5
3House
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2007

2006
Rules assistance for Treehouse
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Treehouse is a board game released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Andrew Looney and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Pattern Building.
Treehouse is a simple-yet-challenging Icehouse game that comes with 15 Icehouse pyramids, with three pyramids each in five different colors. A special D6 gives each player the option to Aim, Hop, Tip, Swap or Dig each turn, with the player trying to rearrange his initial "tree" of pyramids to match the three in the "House", which serves as the goal for all players. Also included in Pyramid Arcade.
Treehouse supports 2–4 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 Treehouse is 20 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 Treehouse 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.
Treehouse has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Treehouse belongs to these categories: Dice and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Pattern Building. 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 Treehouse are: Andrew Looney. 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 Treehouse 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.