
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,528
- BGG rating
- 6.9
The King's Will
- 2–4 players
- 50–90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2017

2010
Rules assistance for Freeze
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 4 players

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Freeze is a board game released in 2010 for 4–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andrea Meyer and Hans-Peter Stoll and its main mechanics are Role Playing and Acting.
In every round of Freeze (aka Bühne frei!), four players enter the stage together and improvise a scene in a situation only they know. Each of them knows their personal rank among the actors (1-4), but no actor knows the rank of another. The actors must act out their rank within the scene so obviously that the spectators can guess it. But do not fear: There is no need to have studied acting in order to win at Freeze. Just react to what the others are doing in the 45-second-long scene – or laugh yourselves away, no matter whether you are spectator or actor...
Freeze supports 4–10 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 Freeze is 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 Freeze 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.
Freeze has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Freeze belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Role Playing and Acting. 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 Freeze are: Andrea Meyer and Hans-Peter Stoll. 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 Freeze 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.