Frostgrave
BGG rank
BGG #2,756
BGG rating
8.1

Frostgrave

2015

Rules assistance for Frostgrave

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+
  • Complexity 2.8/5

For 2 players

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Frostgrave is a board game released in 2015 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.

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About the game

Amidst the frozen ruins of an ancient city, wizards battle in the hopes of discovering the treasures of a fallen empire. In the fantasy skirmish wargame Frostgrave, each player takes on the role of a wizard from one of ten schools of magic, and builds his band of followers. The wizard's apprentice usually accompanies his master, and more than a dozen other henchman types are available for hire, from lowly thugs to heavily armored knights and stealthy thieves. Wizards can expand their magical knowledge by unlocking ancient secrets and may learn up to 80 different spells. While individual games of Frostgrave are quick and can easily be played in an hour or two, it is by connecting them into an ongoing campaign that players will find the most enjoyment. The scenarios given in the book are merely the beginning of the limitless adventures that can be found amidst the ruins of the Frozen City. Osprey Games and North Star miniatures will produce a full range of official Frostgrave miniatures. This includes wizards and apprentices from all ten schools of magic, and all the soldiers that can be hired for their warbands. The wizards, apprentices and specialist henchmen such as the apothecary and thief are metal sculpts while a multi-part plastic box set offers huge variety in building the more common soldier types.

Questions and answers

Frostgrave 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.