- BGG rating
- 7.5
FantasyForm: Frozen Over
- 1 player
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,335
- BGG rating
- 7.2
FantasyForm
2024
Rules assistance for FantasyForm
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 10–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for FantasyForm
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FantasyForm is a board game released in 2024 for 1 player, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Lucas Gentry and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and Commodity Speculation.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.7
FantasyForm: Ripped Apart
- 1 player
- 10–30 min
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 7.7
FantasyForm: Burned Away
- 1 player
- 10–30 min
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 8.4
FantasyForm: Expansion Collection
- 1 player
- 30 min
- 2025
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About the game
Alchemists study the secrets of transforming their bodies into powerful elemental forms capable of impossible feats. A rival Alchemist seeks to abuse this ability for their own gain. Push your skill to the limits and defeat them before they reach their full power. FantasyForm is a solo-only game where the player must defeat a rival Alchemist. Each turn, the player resolves two Encounters (one from the top Outlands row and one from the lower Forge row). These Encounters may earn or cost the player valuable Shards or Essences that can be spent later to acquire helpful Upgrades. They may instead be forced to make a difficult choice or even take damage as they pursue their quarry. Next the player may buy and sell any Essences from the Ethereal row and spend whatever wealth they have on Upgrades. Artifacts and Companions add powerful abilities and increased damage against the Rival. Forms offer a bit of both, and are necessary to face the Rival. Each turn advances the clock, bringing the player into direct conflict with their Rival. Once the Ethereal Row begins to run out of cards, the Rival acts either by gaining an elemental Form or by dealing damage. If the player’s character survives this initial strike, they may spend Shards to deal damage in return. Damage inflicted persists if the Rival is not defeated, but there are only so many chances to win: each time the Rival acts, they tick down the number of actions they have remaining. The player must deal sufficient damage to the Rival before they use their last action to secure victory! A fantasy-themed spiritual successor for SpaceShipped, set in the Earthshine universe.
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Questions and answers
FantasyForm supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for FantasyForm is 10–30 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 FantasyForm for ages 10 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.
FantasyForm has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
FantasyForm belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and Commodity Speculation. 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 FantasyForm are: Lucas Gentry. 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 FantasyForm 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.