
- BGG rank
- BGG #129
- BGG rating
- 8.9
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 4.1/5
- 2025

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20 Strong: Tanglewoods Baba Yaga is an expansion for 20 Strong released in 2025 for 1 player, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Josh J. Carlson, Logan Giannini, and Ryan Howard.
The big bad was in front of you the entire time, hiding in plain sight! Baba Yaga, the evil horror of Slavic folklore, weaves new challenges that will persist throughout all three Tanglewoods decks, resulting in a fierce final battle when at long last the exit to the Tanglewoods is found. Posing as lowly merchant, she may have seemed helpful, but the creatures she sends after you will pose difficult choices for you along the way. Each choice will ultimately make a consequential impact on your final battle. The Baba Yaga campaign add-on allows you to play your three Tanglewoods decks in any order you choose! Experiment with different heroes, orders, and strategies to emerge from the Tanglewoods victorious! —description from the publisher
20 Strong: Tanglewoods Baba Yaga supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Baba Yaga is 30–40 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 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Baba Yaga for ages 14 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.
20 Strong: Tanglewoods Baba Yaga has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
20 Strong: Tanglewoods Baba Yaga belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Baba Yaga and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Baba Yaga are: Josh J. Carlson, Logan Giannini, and Ryan Howard. 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 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Baba Yaga as an expansion for 20 Strong. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 20 Strong to use it. Check that your edition of 20 Strong is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.