Quick Answer
If you might replay the campaign, resell your copy, or simply dislike committing irreversible changes to a game you spent a lot on, buy the Frosthaven: Removable Sticker Set. If you plan a single permanent campaign and want the lower upfront cost, the stickers already in the box are fine. The removable set is a small add-on for a big box, but it changes what you can do with the game later.
Frosthaven
What Each Option Actually Does
The removable set is a sheet of vinyl stickers that replaces all of the normal scenario, enhancement, and building stickers in Frosthaven. The key difference is the adhesive: vinyl stickers can be removed at any time with no damage to the components. Permanent stickers, by contrast, are designed to stay put, which is exactly what a legacy-style campaign assumes.
That single material difference drives every practical trade-off below. It is not about which sticker looks better on the map, but about whether you can undo a decision after the campaign ends.
Replay, Resale, and Reset
Permanent stickers are effectively a one-way door. Once a scenario is marked, an enhancement is placed, or a building is added, that state is part of your copy. If you finish the campaign and want to start over, you are either playing around the old marks or buying a new game.
Removable stickers keep that door open. You can peel them off, reset the campaign, and run it again with a different party, or sell or trade the game in a condition closer to its original state. For a campaign that runs 138 scenarios, that flexibility is worth considering before you commit.
Cost and Commitment
The removable set is a separate purchase, while the permanent stickers come with the game. If you are certain you will play through once and never revisit it, the included stickers are the cheaper path. If you are unsure, the removable set is a small insurance policy against a decision you cannot reverse.
Neither option changes how the campaign plays. The stickers record progress; they do not add rules or scenarios. The choice is about permanence, not gameplay depth.
Handling and Wear
Vinyl stickers are made to be removed, but that does not mean they are indestructible. Repeated peeling and re-sticking can eventually reduce tackiness, so treat them as reusable rather than infinitely reusable. Press them down firmly when applying, and lift them slowly from a corner when removing.
Permanent stickers are more forgiving of rough handling because they are not meant to come off. If your group plays fast and loose with components, that durability is a real advantage.
Storage and Setup Impact
Sticker choice is only one part of keeping a large campaign manageable. A game insert such as the Frosthaven: Folded Space Game Insert provides efficient storage and improved game play, with trays that can be used during the game and that greatly aid set-up and clear-away times. If you are resetting a campaign with removable stickers, organized storage makes that process much less painful.
For transport, the Frosthaven: Premium Game Bag is designed to fit Frosthaven and the official Frosthaven Map Archive from Folded Space, and includes a handle, shoulder strap, luggage strap, and a front organization pocket. If your copy travels to game nights, that bag matters more than which stickers you chose.
Trade-Offs at a Glance
- Replayability: Removable stickers let you reset the campaign and start over; permanent stickers lock in your progress. Choose removable if you expect more than one playthrough.
- Resale Value: A copy with removable stickers can be returned closer to its original state; permanent stickers leave marks that follow the game. Choose removable if you might sell or trade later.
- Upfront Cost: Permanent stickers are included with the game; the removable set is an extra purchase. Choose permanent if you are certain you will play once and keep the copy.
- Durability: Permanent stickers tolerate rough handling; removable vinyl can lose tackiness after repeated peeling. Handle removable stickers gently and press firmly when applying.
Product Facts
- Frosthaven: Removable Sticker Set: This set of vinyl stickers replaces all of the normal scenario, enhancement, and building stickers in Frosthaven. It is a direct substitute for the included stickers, so you are not mixing two systems. You use one set or the other for the same campaign functions.
- Frosthaven: Removable Sticker Set: If you don't like the permanence of normal stickers, these vinyl stickers can be removed at any time with no damage to the components. This is the core benefit: you can reset, replay, or resell without permanent marks on the map, cards, or board.
- Frosthaven: Folded Space Game Insert: Official full-color foam core insert compatible with Frosthaven by Folded Space. The design provides both efficient storage and improved game play, while keeping your Frosthaven box as light as possible. A lighter, organized box makes campaign resets and repeated setup less of a chore, which pairs well with reusable stickers.
- Frosthaven: Premium Game Bag: Tote your 35lb game around easier with this premium bag from BoardGameTables.com and Cephalofair Games. Complete with handle, shoulder strap, luggage strap, and a front organization pocket. If you move Frosthaven between locations, the bag protects the box and components, including any sticker sheets you are storing between sessions.
Which Should You Choose?
Best for
- Players who want to replay the Frosthaven campaign or try different parties
- Buyers who may resell or trade the game after finishing
- Groups that dislike permanent changes to expensive components
Not for
- Players certain they will run one permanent campaign and keep the copy
- Buyers who want the lowest possible upfront cost and do not care about resetting
- Groups that handle components roughly and prefer maximum sticker durability
