Snowblind: Race for the Pole

Pleasant Company Games · Board game · 2016
7.6 Ludopedia 6.8 BGG 1–4 · best 3 Solo 30–60 min Weight 2.0/5
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7.6 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you love dice games with strategic depth and high tension, Snowblind is a thrilling ride. It's like an ice race where every step could be your last.

Highlights
  • Nail-biting dice rolls
  • Immersive survival theme
  • High-risk, high-reward choices
Keep in mind
  • Player elimination may frustrate
  • Luck plays a big role
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Snowblind: Race for the Pole, you lead a desperate polar expedition racing to reach the South Pole and return alive. It's a dice game where every decision could mean the difference between glory and tragedy. Your goal? Collect prestige points by advancing your flag and keeping as many explorers alive after the Antarctic winter. But beware: the ice is treacherous and the cold is merciless. Each round, you choose between moving explorers, hunting for food, or building camps — but each additional action increases the risk. When you roll your dice, high numbers mean exposure to the cold, loss of supplies, and even death. Your only salvation? Keeping your men together and building strategic camps. When the ice starts cracking, it's time for the final round. Whoever survives with the most prestige wins, but no one comes out unscathed from this adventure.

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Best player count

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1–4 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
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Game details

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Components: Polyhedral (not D6) dice Continents: Antarctica Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Theme: Survival
Publisher Pleasant Company Games
Designer Simon McGregor
Artist Rob van Zyl

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Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
How many players can join?
1 to 4 brave (or desperate) explorers can face the ice.
How long does a game last?
Prepare for 30-60 minutes of Antarctic tension, depending on how often the ice cracks.
Is it hard to learn?
BGG weight 2/5 - rules are simple, but making good decisions is the real challenge.
Does it need much table space?
Not much - the board is compact, but the tension will fill the room.
Is there Portuguese content?
The game is language independent - just need to understand the symbols on dice and cards.

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