Strategist Pick

Frosthaven

Published by Cephalofair Games, Albi + 7 more

Deep Strategy: 45+ Min Teach

Players

1-4

Community Snapshot

Best with 3–4

Heavy complexity

90–180 min

8.7 on BGG (10.1K)

Text-heavy

Language Editions

chino checo inglés francés alemán húngaro italiano japonés

Categories

At its best with 3 players, this heavy game offers deck building gameplay in 90–180 min.

How It Plays

Campaign / Battle Card Driven

Special cards trigger events and drive the action forward — each card played can shift the whole narrative.

Communication Limits

You can't just say whatever you want to your teammates — the game limits what you can share, which makes every hint count.

Cooperative Game

Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!

Deck, Bag, and Pool Building

You start with a basic set of cards or tokens and gradually add better ones — watch your engine grow stronger over time.

Grid Movement

Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.

Hand Management

You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.

Hexagon Grid

The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.

Legacy Game

Your choices permanently change the game for future sessions — what you do now matters next time you play!

About This Game

Frosthaven is the story of a small outpost far to the north of the capital city of White Oak. It's an outpost barely surviving the harsh weather let alone invasions from forces both known and unknown. However, a group of mercenaries, at the end of their rope, will help bring this settlement back from the edge of destruction.…

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Expansions & Related

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