Frostpunk: The Board Game – Frostlander — Prices
Glass Cannon Unplugged, 11 bit studios, Albi · Board game · 2022
1–4 · best 1
Solo
120–150 min
Weight 3.8/5
Buy · from US$ 11.87
8.0
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Ludopedia
8.5
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you're already a Frostpunk fan and looking for more challenges and variety, Frostlander is a perfect fit! It elevates the difficulty and replayability of the base game.
Highlights
- More Frostpunk content
- Greatly increases replayability
- New extreme difficulty level
- Exclusive wooden pawns
- More event and law cards
Keep in mind
- Not a standalone game
- High language dependency
- Aimed at base game fans
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About the game
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The Frostlander expansion for Frostpunk: The Board Game is an essential pack for those who already enjoy the frosty experience of the base game and want to dive even deeper into the challenge. It not only boosts replayability with a bunch of new cards but also raises the difficulty bar, adding a game level that will test even the most seasoned settlement leaders. If you thought you had mastered the eternal winter, get ready to rethink your strategies!
Beyond a greater challenge, Frostlander brings a super cool visual upgrade: an exclusive set of 32 wooden pawns. Goodbye, generic markers! Now, your workers and game elements will have a more tactile and immersive presence on the table, which is always a plus for aesthetics and immersion.
And what exactly comes in this icy box? The expansion is packed with content to refresh your games: 6 new Survival Mode Society cards, 6 new Event cards to spice up the drama, 14 new Dusk cards that will change your nights, 4 new Law cards and 8 of their consequences to shape your city, 8 new Technology cards for innovation, and 8 new Morning cards to start the day with surprises. It's an arsenal of novelties that ensures each session of Frostpunk is unique and unpredictable, keeping the suspense high and the will to survive strong.
Beyond a greater challenge, Frostlander brings a super cool visual upgrade: an exclusive set of 32 wooden pawns. Goodbye, generic markers! Now, your workers and game elements will have a more tactile and immersive presence on the table, which is always a plus for aesthetics and immersion.
And what exactly comes in this icy box? The expansion is packed with content to refresh your games: 6 new Survival Mode Society cards, 6 new Event cards to spice up the drama, 14 new Dusk cards that will change your nights, 4 new Law cards and 8 of their consequences to shape your city, 8 new Technology cards for innovation, and 8 new Morning cards to start the day with surprises. It's an arsenal of novelties that ensures each session of Frostpunk is unique and unpredictable, keeping the suspense high and the will to survive strong.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Glass Cannon Unplugged, 11 bit studios, Albi, ASYNCRON games, Board Bound, Delta Vision Publishing, Frosted Games, Fun Geek Shop, Hobby World, Lotus Frog Games, Maldito Games, Pendragon Game Studio, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer
Adam Kwapiński
Artist
Agnieszka Dabrowiecka
Community
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4,835owners
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What does the Frostlander expansion add to Frostpunk: The Board Game?
It introduces a new (hardest) difficulty level, increases replayability with many new cards (Event, Dusk, Law, Technology, Society), and enhances aesthetics with 32 exclusive wooden pawns.
Do I need the Frostpunk: The Board Game base game to play Frostlander?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the Frostpunk: The Board Game base game to be played. It is not a standalone game.
Does the Frostlander expansion make the game harder?
Absolutely! It introduces a new difficulty level, the most challenging of all, perfect for those seeking an even more intense and strategic experience.
Are the expansion components just cards, or is there anything else?
In addition to a bunch of new cards, the expansion includes an exclusive set of 32 wooden pawns, which replace markers and enhance the visual and tactile experience of the game.
Is this expansion recommended for new Frostpunk players?
Not really. It's more suitable for players who have already mastered the base game and want to deepen the experience with more challenges and variety. For beginners, the base game already offers a considerable challenge.
What is the impact of the expansion on Frostpunk's replayability?
The impact is huge! With dozens of new cards of different types, each game becomes more unpredictable and unique, ensuring you'll have many hours of fun and new challenges with each session.
