The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era 2025
Designed by Josh J. Carlson, Michael Gernes, Logan Giannini, Ryan Howard, Salem Scott, Josh Wielgus
What it is
A very heavy adventure, dice, exploration game for 1-4 players (~120 min), built around cooperative game, dice rolling, die icon resolution.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #183 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
Mechanics
How to play The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 120 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Adventure, Dice and Exploration game where the core of play revolves around Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling and Die Icon Resolution. A very heavy adventure, dice, exploration game for 1-4 players (~120 min), built around cooperative game, dice rolling, die icon resolution. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #183 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played thematic title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
How many players is The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era?
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era solo?
Yes — The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era work with 2 players?
Yes — The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era take to play?
About 120 minutes per game.
Is The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.1 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.1/5 — so The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era?
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era is an Adventure, Dice, Exploration game, built on Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution.
Where to buy The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
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