Frosted Blooms

Synapses Games, DSV Games, Elznir Games · Board game · 2026
7.5 Ludopedia 7.6 BGG 1–4 · best 3 Solo 20–40 min Weight 2.1/5
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7.5 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you love building pretty gardens in quick games, Frosted Blooms offers charm and light strategy.

Highlights
  • Smooth hand management
  • Rewarding pattern building
  • Colorful components
Keep in mind
  • Limited player count
  • Shallow tactical depth
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Frosted Blooms transports you to the early dawn of a Dutch spring, where a lingering frost still coats the fields and tulips begin to burst forth in vivid colors. You take on the role of a master gardener, competing against up to three opponents to create the most harmonious and valuable tulip garden over the course of ten rounds. Each turn you draw a landscape tile from the market and place it on your personal board, then play a landscape card from your hand to score points based on predefined patterns. Hand management is key: playing the right card at the right moment can unlock lucrative combos or block your rivals' options.

Tile placement and pattern building form the core of the experience. By arranging tiles you form groups of tulips, barns or windmills that, when completed, grant immediate points or end‑game bonuses. Enclosed empty spaces can be filled with workers, barns or windmills for substantial final‑round rewards. Secret objectives also reward specific arrangements, encouraging long‑term planning and adaptability.

With high‑quality components – illustrated tiles, colorful landscape cards, and thematic markers – the game blends a quick 20‑40 minute playtime with enough strategic depth to satisfy both newcomers and those who enjoy a light tactical challenge. A BGG weight of 2.05/5 signals simple rules, while the layers of hand management and pattern construction keep each round engaging. After ten rounds, the player with the most points is crowned the supreme gardener of the lowlands. Ideal for fans of tile placement, pattern building, and anyone with a soft spot for floral themes.

Rules videos

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3 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Country: Netherlands Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Theme: Gardening
Publisher Synapses Games, DSV Games, Elznir Games, Ghenos Games
Designer Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc
Artist Simon-Pierre Bernard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
1 to 4 players.
What is the playing time?
20–40 minutes, depending on player count.
How complex is the game?
Weight 2.05/5 – simple rules with engaging strategic choices.
What components are included?
Illustrated landscape tiles, landscape cards, worker, barn and windmill markers, and an individual player board.
Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of tile placement, pattern building, and gardening themes, especially families and casual gamers.

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