
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,035
- BGG rating
- 6.2
504
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Casting Shadows: The Ice Storm Expansion
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Casting Shadows: The Ice Storm Expansion is an expansion for Casting Shadows released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
The 5-6 player expansion pack adds 2 new characters, 3 new locations, new spells/counterspells/companions, and some new mechanics into the game (in particular, freeze and stun status effects, which is why it comes with status effect tokens). It does let you expand the game for up to 6 people, but the 2 new characters and hex tiles can still be used even instead of characters and hex tiles from the base game even if you're playing with fewer people. The Freeze status effect prevents an enemy from using the Travel action on their next turn The Stun status effect reduces the number of resource dice an enemy gets to roll on their next turn.
Casting Shadows: The Ice Storm 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 Casting Shadows: The Ice Storm Expansion is 30–60 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 Casting Shadows: The Ice Storm Expansion 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.
Casting Shadows: The Ice Storm Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Casting Shadows: The Ice Storm Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Area Movement, and 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 catalogue lists Casting Shadows: The Ice Storm Expansion as an expansion for Casting Shadows. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Casting Shadows to use it. Check that your edition of Casting Shadows is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.