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Rules assistance for 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Rose
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Rose
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20 Strong: Tanglewoods Rose is an expansion for 20 Strong released in 2025 for 1 player and 30–45 minutes per game. It was designed by Josh J. Carlson and Logan Giannini and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Move Through Deck.
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About the game
A ferocious beast dwells in the castle! Or, at least, that’s what the misinformed villagers believe. You know better, though, seeing as how you live in the castle. The cursed lord who lives in this isolated citadel is in danger, and you’ll have to mount a fierce defense from all who now march on the Beast’s castle. It’s up to you to defend the Tanglewoods! The only dark menace in the forest is the hearts of those who wish harm upon the peaceful occupants of the castle. Convince them to leave this hostile path and return to their villages. It’s time to put all of that scholarly reading to work and show them what you’re made of. From the mind of Manny Trembley, Tanglewoods: Rose is a new take on a familiar world, debuting in the 20 Strong game system and featuring his exquisite art. Players will select a hero and defeat the enemies attacking the Beast’s castle before time runs out. Ushering the foolish attackers into the Rose Garden will ensure the safety of the cursed lord.
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- Lavka Games
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- Chip Theory Games
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Questions and answers
20 Strong: Tanglewoods Rose 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 Rose is 30–45 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.
20 Strong: Tanglewoods Rose 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 Rose belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Move Through Deck. 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 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Rose are: Josh J. Carlson and Logan Giannini. 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 Rose 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.