If tabletop gaming had an Elder Scrolls (something so highly anticipated that it dominates all conversation), it would be Frosthaven. This fantasy epic became the single most successful board game Kickstarter ever in 2020, and hype for the adventure has only grown since then. Which makes sense; it's a follow-up to the absurdly popular Gloomhaven, after all.
That's why I was wary when it landed - with a very heavy and ominous thud - on my doorstep. Living up to that ridiculously high bar would be difficult. However, taking on the first mission or two of Frosthaven is all you need to see that it's up to the challenge. Although it's easy to dismiss as 'more of the same', it's arguably slicker and more well-considered than its predecessor ever was. That does raise a few issues of its own, though… particularly if you're new to all this.
