- BGG rating
- 8.3
Rules assistance for Frostgrave: The Grimoire
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 60–120 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Frostgrave: The Grimoire
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Frostgrave: The Grimoire is an expansion for Frostgrave released in 2018 for 2–8 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph McCullough and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
About the game
The Grimoire is the ultimate resource for wizards as they set out on an expedition into the Frozen City in search of adventure, glory and power! This set of cards features all the spells found in Frostgrave RPG: Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City, Thaw of the Lich Lord, Into the Breeding Pits, Forgotten Pacts, The Frostgrave Folio, and The Maze of Malcor, and provides players with a quick and easy reference guide to their wizards' abilities. Content: 122 Spell Cards
Designers
Publishers
- Osprey Games
Questions and answers
Frostgrave: The Grimoire supports 2–8 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 Frostgrave: The Grimoire 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 Frostgrave: The Grimoire 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.
Frostgrave: The Grimoire belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 Frostgrave: The Grimoire are: Joseph McCullough. 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 Frostgrave: The Grimoire as an expansion for Frostgrave. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Frostgrave to use it. Check that your edition of Frostgrave is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.