How many players is Icehouse?

Icehouse plays with 3–5 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Icehouse take to play?

A game of Icehouse takes 20 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Icehouse any good?

Icehouse rates 6.6/10 from 604 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / real-time game built around abstract strategy, real-time.

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Icehouse (1989)

3–5 players · 20 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players: 3–5
Play time: 20 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.6/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium complexity, plays in 20 min.

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About Icehouse

This is the game that introduced Icehouse Pieces. In December 1989, an initial test run of 100 Icehouse sets were made and sold, packaged in black boxes. Later, a few more of these handmade sets were produced, but in very limited quantities. This game doesn't use turns, or rounds, or anything else to break up the action. Players place their pieces as quickly or slowly as they like, in attacking or defending positions.

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Abstract Strategy Real-time

Mechanics: Abstract Strategy, Real-time · Designer: John Cooper, Andrew Looney

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Icehouse FAQ

How many players is Icehouse?: Icehouse plays with 3–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Icehouse take to play?: A game of Icehouse takes 20 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Icehouse any good?: Icehouse rates 6.6/10 from 604 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / real-time game built around abstract strategy, real-time.