
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,301
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Sync or Swim
- 3–6 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Phantoms of the Ice: Rainbows
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Phantoms of the Ice: Rainbows is an expansion for Slapshot released in 1995 for 2–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Trading.
This is a one card mini expansion which was included in the White Wind game Tricks to promote the games Rainbows and Phantoms of the Ice. The expansion consists of a new foward player named Rainbows and a rules card. Rainbows has only a value of "1", but before a match, you may select one player from your opponent's hand and switch it with one of your players.
Phantoms of the Ice: Rainbows supports 2–10 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 Phantoms of the Ice: Rainbows 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 Phantoms of the Ice: Rainbows 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.
Phantoms of the Ice: Rainbows belongs to these categories: Card Game and Sports. Its main mechanics are Trading. 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 catalogue lists Phantoms of the Ice: Rainbows as an expansion for Slapshot. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Slapshot to use it. Check that your edition of Slapshot is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.