
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,862
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Blade Rondo
- 1–2 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018

2019
Rules assistance for Blade Rondo: Frost Veil
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Blade Rondo: Frost Veil is a board game released in 2019 for 1–2 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Pawn and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Card Play Conflict Resolution.
Blade Rondo: Frost Veil is a stand-alone expansion for Blade Rondo. It can be played on its own, using the same rules as the original game, or can be combined with the base game as an expansion. Rules and cards for playing solo are also included, including some new Solo-play mechanics unique to this expansion. Blade Rondo is a minimalist, non-collectable card game for two players where each player selects just seven cards per match. This expansion adds a mechanic for Freezing cards, allowing their effect to be delayed to subsequent turns to add additional strategic depth.
Blade Rondo: Frost Veil supports 1–2 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 Blade Rondo: Frost Veil is 10–20 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 Blade Rondo: Frost Veil 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.
Blade Rondo: Frost Veil belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Card Play Conflict Resolution. 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 Blade Rondo: Frost Veil are: Pawn. 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 Blade Rondo: Frost Veil 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.