1989 · Real-time
Icehouse
An abstract, real-time strategy game played with sets of pyramid-shaped pieces. Players place pieces simultaneously, choosing attacking or defending positions without turns or rounds. When time expires or all pieces have been placed, players score points for safe defenders and successful attackers.
- Players
- 3–5 best 4
- Playing time
- 20 min
- Age
- 8+
- Complexity
- 2.6 / 5
6.3 on LudoyaAbstract Strategy
About the game
- Design
On Ludoya's tables
Full stats in Ludoya- 3
- Plays logged
- 5
- Players
- 6
- In collections
6.3/10
from 2 Ludoya reviews
This is an odd one. I got crazy with a gift card and picked up a bunch of the color sets and treeshouses. I use them for all sorts of games, not just icehouse. I've created a couple of games as well, but they're not very balanced. A fun system.
Free, on web, Android and iOS
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