Winter Tales

Albe Pavo, Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment · Board game · 2012
3–7 · best 5, 7 90 min Weight 2.5/5
7.6 rating Ludopedia
5.7 rating BGG
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7.6 rating Ludopedia
5.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy games that make you create stories and get lost in a fantasy world with friends, Winter Tales is a great pick! It's a very thematic and collaborative experience.

Highlights
  • Unique storytelling creation
  • Immersive team experience
  • High thematic replayability
  • Charming fairy tale characters
Keep in mind
  • Relies on active participation
  • Rules can be confusing
  • Pacing can vary
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About the game
Prepare to enter the Land of Fairy Tales, now under the icy grip of the Winter Regime! Hope and love are threatened with extinction by an eternal chill, and it's up to the classic fairy tale characters, representing good, to fight against the cold and cruel Soldiers of Winter. In Winter Tales, you and your friends will divide into teams and dive headfirst into an epic story where each game session crafts a new plot.

The game invites you to relive the conflict between light and darkness, spring and winter. You'll choose a side: will you defend the return of the season of flowers or embrace the relentless cold? Using mechanics like open drafting to choose your actions and characters, point-to-point movement on a map reminiscent of winter villages, and plenty of role-playing and storytelling, each session is a unique adventure. You don't just play; you also create the narrative, shaping the destiny of the fairy tales. It's a team-based cooperative experience that shines through its replayability, as the story reinvents itself with every playthrough. If you enjoy games with strong thematic immersion that encourage creativity, Winter Tales might be the right choice for a chilly game night. Come tell your version of this winter tale!
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Authors: Hans Christian Andersen Books: Alice in Wonderland Books: The Wizard of Oz Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Pinocchio Folk Tales & Fairy Tales: Snow White Theme: Wizards
Publisher Albe Pavo, Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby Japan, Raven Distribution
Designer Jocularis, Matteo Santus
Artist Andrea Olgiati, Jocularis
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can participate in Winter Tales?
Winter Tales is designed for 3 to 7 players, ideal for groups who enjoy team play and storytelling.
How long does a game typically last?
A game session of Winter Tales usually takes around 90 minutes, a good amount of time to develop the story and strategy without dragging on.
Is the game difficult to learn?
The weight on BoardGameGeek is 2.51, indicating moderate complexity. The storytelling mechanic is intuitive, but some rules might require careful attention.
Do I need to know the fairy tales to play?
It's not required, but it definitely adds flavor! The game features classic characters, and knowing their stories can enrich your role-playing and immersion.
Is it a competitive or cooperative game?
Winter Tales is a team-based game! Players divide into two factions (fairy tale heroes versus the Winter Regime) and work together to achieve their objectives.
What's the main highlight of Winter Tales?
The highlight is the storytelling aspect. Each game session creates a new and unique narrative as players build the plot based on cards and actions.