- BGG rating
- 7.8
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Cheeses of Tamriel
- 1–4 players
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #129
- BGG rating
- 8.9
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
2025
Rules assistance for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
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- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- 14+
- Complexity 4.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
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The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era is a board game released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Josh J. Carlson, Michael Gernes, Josh Wielgus, Logan Giannini, Salem Scott, and Ryan Howard and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.6
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Chef Class
- 1–4 players
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 10.0
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era Demo Kit
- 1–4 players
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 9.1
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Valenwood
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 9.5
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Adventurer's Cache
- 1–4 players
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 9.6
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Elsweyr
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 9.6
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Fur and Fang
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 9.4
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Heroes of Tamriel
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 8.4
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Luxury Wear
- 1–4 players
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 10.0
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Scribe Class
- 1–4 players
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 9.6
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Shadows of Oblivion
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 9.6
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Summerset
- 1–4 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2026
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About the game
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era is a cooperative tabletop adventure set during Tamriel's Second Era – specifically during the events of the Planemeld, as the Order of the Black Worm plots to secure the Amulet of Kings. As the dark cult schemes, however, one of its members is planning an even darker betrayal, one that will tie Tamriel in with Oblivion forever. Adventurers work to uncover her machinations and stop her plot amid a bevy of endlessly replayable content. As in The Elder Scrolls video games, players will travel on an epic journey, balancing exploration, character building, dungeon diving and close quarters combat. Each adventure in the game takes place over the course of three gameplay sessions, with sessions being roughly two hours plus an additional half hour per player in length. Players customize and control a single hero throughout all three sessions of an adventure as they manage multiple skill lines, classes and experience the many regions of Tamriel, each with their own unique flavor and mechanics. Experience points are handed out generously, allowing players to build interesting and unique characters in the consolidated timespan required in a tabletop experience. Session to session progression is meaningful, but players are not required to remember complex narrative points or play with the same group forever.
Mechanics
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Questions and answers
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era supports 1–4 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 The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era is 120–240 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 The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era 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.
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era has a complexity rating of 4.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up. 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 The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era are: Josh J. Carlson, Michael Gernes, Josh Wielgus, Logan Giannini, Salem Scott, 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 The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era 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.