
- 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 Sonderspieler
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Phantoms of the Ice Sonderspieler is an expansion for Slapshot released in 1996 for 2–10 players and 30 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Trading.
This is a mini expansion for Phantoms of the Ice containing two cards Chameleon and Hydra, both of whom are forwards, and the special rules applying to them. Expands: Phantoms of the Ice
Phantoms of the Ice Sonderspieler 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 Sonderspieler 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.
Phantoms of the Ice Sonderspieler belongs to these categories: Card Game, Expansion for Base-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 Sonderspieler 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.