
- BGG rank
- BGG #9
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Terraforming Mars
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2016

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Skogen: Bäck Expansion is an expansion for Skogen released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Daniel Thorell and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
Play out new species and elements and rake in more points with the expansion Bäck! This expansion let's you play Skogen with up to 6 players. Contains: 3 brook trays 14 species trays, 5 element trays, 3 brook trays, 1 rule booklet, 2 life cards, 2 screens, 2 extra piece holders.
Skogen: Bäck Expansion 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 Skogen: Bäck Expansion is 60 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 Skogen: Bäck Expansion 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.
Skogen: Bäck Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Skogen: Bäck Expansion belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Expansion for Base-game, and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Skogen: Bäck Expansion are: Daniel Thorell. 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 Skogen: Bäck Expansion as an expansion for Skogen. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Skogen to use it. Check that your edition of Skogen is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.