- BGG rating
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Skogen: Bäck Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2020
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- BGG #18,056
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Skogen
2017
Rules assistance for Skogen
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Skogen
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Skogen is a board game released in 2017 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.
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About the game
The Swedish forest is full of beautiful plants, exciting animals and strange fungi. But for them to live and thrive, you need to create the right habitat. In the ambitious family game Skogen ("The Forest"), developed over many years by experienced biologist Daniel Thorell, it's your job to fill the forest with life by alternating species and element tiles on the board. The game is an eye opener for the diversity of species and environments that surround us (and we promise: a much more fun than the dusty encyclopedia found in your grandparents attic). Place old trees, meadows and other elements to makes your woods flourish - the player creates the best forest wins. Or to put it in other words, you reap what you sow! —description from the publisher
Editions
- SkogenNinja Print2020
- SkogenNinja Print2017
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Ninja Print
Questions and answers
Skogen 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 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 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 has a complexity rating of 1.7 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 belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Abstract Strategy, and Educational. 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 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 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.