Quick answer

Treat the Frost Dice as a dedicated dice pool for Hellscape and Heaven and Hell content: keep them separate from your core Massive Darkness 2 dice, sort them by icon before play, and roll them only when a scenario or ability calls for frost effects. This keeps table flow fast and prevents mix-ups with standard attack dice.

Why a separate Frost Dice pool matters

The Hellscape Heaven and Hell Frost Dice set includes 26 custom dice, enough to cover multiple players and enemy rolls without constant passing. Mixing them into your core dice bag makes it easy to grab the wrong die during a tense combat round, especially when several players roll at once. Keeping the frost set in its own small tray or bag solves that.

Because the dice are a Kickstarter exclusive accessory, they are not required to play Massive Darkness 2. The core game (sold separately) includes its own dice, so think of the Frost Dice as a convenience and theme upgrade rather than a gameplay requirement. If you already own the Hellscape or Heaven and Hell content, the custom icons reinforce the frost theme and make those effects easier to spot on the table.

What the set does not include

The product listing does not specify individual die faces, icon distributions, or a storage solution. That means you should check the dice against your scenario reference sheet the first time you use them rather than assuming a standard layout. The set also does not include the Massive Darkness 2 core game, so plan to have that before you try to play.

How to use the Frost Dice step by step

  1. Sort the dice before your first session: Empty the 26 dice onto a plain surface and group them by icon or color pattern. Compare each group to the dice reference in your Hellscape or Heaven and Hell rulebook so you know which die type is which. Common mistake: assuming all 26 dice are identical and grabbing a random handful later. Snap a phone photo of your sorted groups for quick reference during play.
  2. Set up a dedicated frost dice tray: Place the sorted Frost Dice in a small tray or cloth bag separate from your core Massive Darkness 2 dice. Keep the tray within reach of all players, especially if you are playing with the full 1 to 6 player count. Common mistake: pouring them into the same bag as standard attack dice, which slows every roll while players dig for the right die. Label the tray or bag so guests do not accidentally mix it with other game dice.
  3. Match the die to the effect before rolling: When a scenario or ability calls for a frost effect, check the rulebook or card for which die type it specifies, then pull only that type from the tray. Roll the required number and resolve the result immediately. Common mistake: rolling first and then trying to decide which die type the effect needed. If a card is ambiguous, default to the die type shown on the scenario reference sheet rather than inventing a new rule.
  4. Return dice to the tray after each roll: After resolving an effect, place the Frost Dice back in their tray rather than leaving them scattered on the table. This keeps the pool complete for the next player and makes cleanup faster. Common mistake: letting dice drift toward the board, where they get knocked onto the floor or mixed with tokens. Do a quick count at the end of each round; a missing die usually means it rolled under a player mat.
  5. Store the set separately between sessions: Keep the Frost Dice in a small bag or compartment apart from your core game dice. The listing does not include a storage solution, so choose a container that fits all 26 dice without squeezing them. Common mistake: tossing them loose into a large box where they scratch against miniatures or get lost. A cheap drawstring bag or a compartmented craft box works well and protects the custom faces.

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