Learn About the Game Jack Frost
Have you ever slipped into a pair of frosty boots and taken on the mantle of winter’s own troublemaker? In Jack Frost, you’re the mischievous sprite tasked with dusting the neighborhood with snow, wrapping up presents, and hurling snowballs at unsuspecting kids—before they can dash back inside and ruin the fun. It’s a clever twist on dice drafting and resource management, and it feels like you’re living out a holiday cartoon every time you play.
Gameplay unfolds in two cheerful phases each round. First, you roll your dice to gather snow—you need that white stuff to build snowmen, pack into snowballs, and decorate the town. Then you shift gears and start wrapping gifts for Santa’s workshop. The catch is that your wrapped gifts and snowballs both use the same dice, so there’s a constant tug-of-war between spreading snowfall and getting those presents ready.
One of my favorite parts is how the board evolves as you play. With every snowball thrown, you mark off a spot on the kids’ houses, and when you wrap a gift, you cover present icons on your personal pad. By the end of the game, you’ve got this patchwork of snowy flurries and bows that feels uniquely yours. The art style is charming without being saccharine—it’s colorful, cozy, and just a tad cheeky.
Whether you’re gaming with kids who double over laughing when you blank out their houses or with friends plotting the slipperiest path to victory, Jack Frost hits that sweet spot between family fun and strategic depth. It’s quick to teach, quick to play, and always worth another round—especially when someone ends up buried under a blizzard of snowball tokens. If you’re looking to shake off the winter doldrums, slipping into Jack Frost’s mittens is a no-brainer.