Quick answer
Start with a storage insert if setup time is your biggest pain point. If you play solo or want more replayability, add the Solo Scenarios book. Challenge coins and collector pins are optional extras that add table presence and faction pride, not gameplay depth. Buy the insert first, then the scenario book, then the coins and pins.
Challenge coins
Frosthaven is a massive campaign, and the right accessories can turn a two-hour setup into a fifteen-minute one. The wrong accessory, though, just adds another box to your shelf. This guide separates the upgrades that change how often the game hits the table from the ones that are purely cosmetic.
Frosthaven
You do not need every Frosthaven accessory at once. The best approach is to identify your actual bottleneck: storage, solo play, or table presence. Each section below gives you a clear rule for when to buy and when to skip, so you can spend money where it actually improves your campaign.
Storage and setup: the upgrade that pays for itself
Frosthaven has hundreds of cards, tokens, and monster standees. If they live in baggies, every session starts with sorting. A dedicated insert solves this by giving every component a labeled home, which cuts setup and cleanup time dramatically. The Frosthaven: Laserox Wooden Game Insert is built specifically for this job and sorts the cards and tokens you need for gameplay.
The Monster Box version stores monsters in a big, five-level box, which is a real advantage if you run many different enemy types. If you already have a storage solution you like, skip this and put the money toward gameplay content instead. Storage is the least exciting upgrade but the one you will notice every single session.
- Measure your shelf before buying any insert; a great organizer that does not fit is a wasted purchase.
- If you only play a few scenarios a month, a cheaper plano box solution may be enough.
Solo play and replayability upgrades
If you often play alone or want to master each class, Frosthaven: Solo Scenarios is the most gameplay-focused accessory in the line. It is a 24-page scenario book with 17 all-new solo scenarios, plus a deck of 17 item cards that act as rewards for completing each mission. Each scenario is designed around a specific class, forcing you to learn its strengths and weaknesses.
This is not a casual pickup. The scenarios are demanding and assume you already know the core rules. But if you want to get under the hood of every class, this is the upgrade that delivers the most new play time per dollar. Buy it after your storage is sorted, because you will be playing more, not less.
- The 17 item cards are rewards, so do not shuffle them into the main item deck.
- If you only play with a full group every time, you can safely skip this one.
Table presence: coins and pins
Challenge Coins are 38mm metal coins with colored enamel highlights, featuring symbology and coloring from Gloomhaven and Frosthaven. They come in two designs: Gloomhaven Challenge Coin and Frosthaven Challenge Coin. These are not required for play, but they make excellent first-player markers, score trackers, or simply a nice thing to hand the winner.
Frosthaven Collector's Pins Series #1 are 1.5 to 2.5 inch hard enamel pins cast in black nickel with rubber backing clasps. They are display items, not game components. Buy them if you enjoy showing campaign pride on a bag or jacket. Skip them if your budget is tight and you still need a storage solution, because they will not improve your sessions.
- Challenge coins double as a small gift for the host of your game night.
- Pins are cosmetic; do not let them delay a gameplay-critical purchase.
Decision rules: what to buy first
- If setup takes longer than 20 minutes: Buy the Frosthaven: Laserox Wooden Game Insert first. It sorts cards and tokens and stores monsters in a five-level box, which directly cuts setup and cleanup time. Storage first; everything else is secondary.
- If you mostly play solo or want to master every class: Add Frosthaven: Solo Scenarios after your storage is handled. The 17 scenarios and 17 reward item cards are designed around each class's strengths and weaknesses. Buy this before cosmetic upgrades.
- If you want table presence and faction pride: Challenge Coins and Frosthaven Collector's Pins Series #1 are optional. Coins are 38mm metal with enamel highlights; pins are 1.5 to 2.5 inch hard enamel with rubber clasps. Buy these only after gameplay and storage needs are met.
Frosthaven accessories at a glance
- Frosthaven: Laserox Wooden Game Insert: The Frostbox wooden insert from Laserox and Cephalofair Games sorts and stores all the cards and tokens you need for gameplay with reduced setup and cleanup time. This is the Monster Box version that lets you store the monsters in a big, 5-level box. This is the single upgrade that most directly reduces the friction of getting Frosthaven to the table, especially if you use many monster types.
- Frosthaven: Solo Scenarios: A 24-page scenario book of 17 all-new solo scenarios and a deck of 17 item cards as rewards for completing each mission. Scenarios highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each class. Best value if you play solo or want to master every class; it adds real gameplay hours rather than just storage convenience.
- Challenge Coins: 38mm metal coins with colored enamel highlights, featuring symbology and coloring drawn from Gloomhaven and/or Frosthaven. Available in Gloomhaven and Frosthaven designs. A small, durable upgrade for table presence and first-player marking; purely optional for gameplay.
- Frosthaven Collector's Pins Series #1: Pins sized 1.5 to 2.5 inches each, made of high quality synthetic hard enamel, cast in black nickel, with rubber backing clasps. A display collectible for fans who want to show campaign pride outside the table; not a game component.
Is a Frosthaven accessory right for you?
Best for
- Groups that play Frosthaven regularly and want faster setup and teardown.
- Solo players who want more scenarios and class mastery content.
- Fans who enjoy collecting themed coins and enamel pins.
Not for
- Players who have not yet started a Frosthaven campaign and are still deciding on the core game.
- Groups that already have a storage system they are happy with and do not need more gameplay content.
- Buyers on a tight budget who only want the base game experience.
Frosthaven accessories are not all equal. Buy the insert if setup is your bottleneck, the Solo Scenarios if you want more play time, and coins or pins only when the practical needs are covered. That order keeps your campaign moving and your money well spent.
