In Frostpunk: The Board Game, up to four players step into the shoes of leaders of a survivor colony in a post - apocalyptic world struck by a harsh ice age. Your job is to manage the colony's infrastructure and citizens effectively. The gameplay is tough, challenging, and complex but a breeze to pick up. The citizens aren't just silent pieces on the board; they'll voice demands and react according to the mood, so every choice has consequences. This strategy board game lets you make laws, send expeditions to discover humanity's fate in the frozen wastelands, and face the results of your actions before those you've vowed to protect. There are multiple paths to victory, and it's up to you to decide your people's destiny. Will you treat them as a resource? Be an inspiring builder, a fearless explorer, or a brilliant scientist? Will your rule be tyrannical or based on law and equality? This board game is for 1 to 4 players, suitable for ages 16 and up, with an average playtime of 120 - 150 minutes. It includes a 200mm tall plastic generator cube tower, a central board, generator board tile, various board tiles, game boards, 199 large cards, 107 medium cards, 148 markers, 162 tokens and tiles, 4 player aids, and a rulebook. The theme is tabletop board games.
To start playing Frostpunk: The Board Game, first, set up the game using all the included components like the central board, generator board tile, and various other tiles. Distribute the cards, markers, tokens, and player aids to each player according to the rulebook. As a leader of the survivor colony, you'll make decisions on laws, send expeditions, and manage the infrastructure and citizens. When making decisions, keep in mind that the citizens will have demands and will react based on the current mood, so think carefully about the consequences. During the game, refer to the rulebook if you're unsure about any rules. After the game, store all the components in a cool, dry place to keep them in good condition. Make sure to organize the cards, tokens, and tiles properly to avoid losing any pieces. And always have fun exploring different paths to victory!
