
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,358
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Rifugio
- 2–5 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2017

2024
Rules assistance for Ice Hike: Beware of the Bears
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Ice Hike: Beware of the Bears is a board game released in 2024 for 2–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Niels Pieterse and its main mechanics are Race, Area Movement, and Tile Placement.
Fishermen in a small hamlet in Greenland have been hit by sudden frost and snow. On foot they set off to the nearest village on the mainland. The one who arrives there first, and survives a harsh journey over ice, snow-capped mountains and past polar bears, wins the game! By cunningly placing landscape tiles and walking with either your puppet, or a polar bear, you always have to choose whether you help yourself move forward or block someone else. —description from the designer
Ice Hike: Beware of the Bears supports 2–5 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 Ice Hike: Beware of the Bears is 45–60 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 Ice Hike: Beware of the Bears for ages 8 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.
Ice Hike: Beware of the Bears has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Ice Hike: Beware of the Bears belongs to these categories: Travel, Adventure, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Race, Area Movement, and Tile Placement. 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 Ice Hike: Beware of the Bears are: Niels Pieterse. 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 Ice Hike: Beware of the Bears 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.