
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,544
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Battles of Westeros
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Rivet Wars: Elsa Frost vs. Cher Ami
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Rivet Wars: Elsa Frost vs. Cher Ami is an expansion for Rivet Wars: Eastern Front released in 2013 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ted Terranova and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
From the back of the box: Cher Ami spent his youth on the roof of his home caring for the family pigeons. When war broke out he and his brave pigeons got right into the fight. With his amazing pigeon skills Cher is able to deliver messages with the upmost certainty that they will be delivered. When it's time to call in an artillery barrage Cher Ami is your best bet. No one ever described Elsa Frost as warm hearted. She is more like a machine than a rivet. But this strong unbreakable presence has instilled a loyal fervor in her troops. When Elsa leads her soldiers into battle it is certain that they will be faster, stronger, or more accurate. One thing is for sure, you had better get out of her way! note: contained in the "second wave" expansion
Rivet Wars: Elsa Frost vs. Cher Ami supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Rivet Wars: Elsa Frost vs. Cher Ami 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 Rivet Wars: Elsa Frost vs. Cher Ami for ages 14 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.
Rivet Wars: Elsa Frost vs. Cher Ami has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Rivet Wars: Elsa Frost vs. Cher Ami belongs to these categories: Wargame and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 Rivet Wars: Elsa Frost vs. Cher Ami are: Ted Terranova. 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 Rivet Wars: Elsa Frost vs. Cher Ami as an expansion for Rivet Wars: Eastern Front. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rivet Wars: Eastern Front to use it. Check that your edition of Rivet Wars: Eastern Front is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.