Ice and Idols
2025Mat Hanson
- Videos
- 19
- Creators
- 18
Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Ice and Idols is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 8 reviews, 5 how-to-play guides, 4 recorded sessions, 1 unboxings, and 1 other video.
2 - 4 players
45 - 60 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
Embark on a thrilling expedition for knowledge in Ice & Idols! Your expedition has discovered an ancient temple cloaked in ice and dust, containing a labyrinth of ever shifting pathways. Time is of the essence as you navigate this frozen maze, uncovering Idols that hold powerful secrets. Ice & Idols is a unique pick-up and deliver game for 2-4 adventurers with a twist-literally! Rotate the temple ruins and manipulate pathway tiles to your advantage, strategically positioning yourself to research the Idols and harness their hidden powers. Every move you make could lead to groundbreaking discoveries or unforeseen obstacles. -description from the publisher
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Which Ice and Idols video should I watch?
Ice and Idols has 19 videos from 18 creators: 8 reviews, 5 how-to-play guides, 4 playthroughs, 1 unboxing and 1 other video. They date from 2024 to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Ice and Idols Board Game | How to Play" by P2 BOARD GAMES, which runs 17 min. For a quicker teach, "Ice and Idols - Moving floors, rotating temples, upgrading powers, all fun in a day's work❄️??" by Meeple University runs 6 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "TDG: Ice and Idols" by The Discriminating Gamer. 8 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Ice and Idols - Kickstarter Playthrough" by Before You Play, one of 4 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Reality Shift: Deluxe and Reality Shift, also by Mat Hanson, or Explorers of the North Sea and Forbidden Sky, which share several of its mechanics.
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Creators who cover this
The Discriminating Gamer
2 videos of this game
Allies or Enemies
1 video of this game
Before You Play
1 video of this game
Board Games with Rob
1 video of this game
Board Gaymes James
1 video of this game
Jamie, Tabletoptiktok
1 video of this game
kovray
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Love 2 Hate
1 video of this game
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2016Shem Phillips
- Videos
- 43
- Creators
- 32
Mainly reviews and playthroughs
1 - 4 players45 - 60 minMedium weight
About Ice and Idols
From BoardGameGeek:
Embark on a thrilling expedition for knowledge in Ice & Idols! Your expedition has discovered an ancient temple cloaked in ice and dust, containing a labyrinth of ever shifting pathways. Time is of the essence as you navigate this frozen maze, uncovering Idols that hold powerful secrets. Ice & Idols is a unique pick-up and deliver game for 2-4 adventurers with a twist-literally! Rotate the temple ruins and manipulate pathway tiles to your advantage, strategically positioning yourself to research the Idols and harness their hidden powers. Every move you make could lead to groundbreaking discoveries or unforeseen obstacles. -description from the publisher
Designer
Mat Hanson
Artist
Edu Valls
Publisher
Inside Up Games
Categories
Mechanics
Action PointsEnd Game BonusesModular Board & Variable SetupNetwork and Route Building