
- 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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Too Many Bones: Polaris is an expansion for Too Many Bones released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Adam Carlson, Josh J. Carlson, Salem Scott, and Ryan Howard and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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Too Many Bones: Polaris 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 Too Many Bones: Polaris is 60–120 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 Too Many Bones: Polaris for ages 12 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.
Too Many Bones: Polaris has a complexity rating of 4.0 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.
Too Many Bones: Polaris belongs to these categories: Adventure and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Too Many Bones: Polaris are: Adam Carlson, Josh J. Carlson, 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 Too Many Bones: Polaris as an expansion for Too Many Bones. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Too Many Bones to use it. Check that your edition of Too Many Bones is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.