Snow Climbing

Grok Games · Board game · 2026
2–4 30–45 min
8.1 rating Ludopedia
9.3 rating BGG
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8.1 rating Ludopedia
9.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict

A frantic cooperative challenge for mountain lovers!

Highlights
  • Tense and cooperative
  • Unique climbing mechanic
  • Fast-paced and dynamic
  • Constant high tension
Keep in mind
  • Limited communication
  • Constant avalanche risk
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About the game
Gear up and hold your breath, because the challenge is next level! In Snow Climbing, you and your expedition partners have a critical mission: ascend the highest and coldest mountains on the planet without becoming a statistic. This isn't just your average card game; it's a cooperative race against nature where every card represents a vital piece of your climbing kit. The goal is to progress through an innovative climbing mechanic, where players must play cards with higher values than the previous one to keep ascending. But hold on, it's not just about moving up! You can try to change your route by combining cards of the same suit, which can either help you or complicate your life by restarting the count. The real danger lies in the 'now area.' If you can't make a move, you enter the camping phase to save your resources, but the clock is ticking. Every round, a new avalanche condition is revealed. If the cards left in the snow area meet that condition, brace yourself, because an avalanche is coming for everyone! Fortunately, each suit offers special abilities that can save your items or protect the group. It's a high-pressure resource management game where communication is limited and one person's mistake can mean game over for everyone. Can you reach the summit or will you be swallowed by the ice?
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Card Games: Climbing Sports: Mountain Climbing
Publisher Grok Games
Designer Gabriel Toschi, Yuri Morroni
Artist Chris Borges
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a game last?
The game is quite agile, taking between 30 to 45 minutes.
How complex is the game?
It's a medium-weight game, easy to learn but requires strategic card management.
How many players is it for?
The game is for 2 to 4 players, making it great for group play.
Do I need to know English to play?
Not at all, the game has very little text and is very intuitive.
Is it a hard game?
The challenge is survival; avalanches can be relentless if you don't work together!