- BGG rating
- 8.2
Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition): Expansion Pack #1 – Stepping Forward
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #588
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition)
2016
Rules assistance for Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition)
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition) is a board game released in 2016 for 1–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Hermann Luttmann and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Cooperative Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition): Expansion Pack #2 – New Player Blues Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition): Expansion Pack #3 – Rumors and Rails
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2019
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About the game
The postcards in every local drug store read, "Welcome to Fabulous Farmingdale!", an ad campaign that was the brainchild of Mayor Hernandez (who coincidentally employed his wife's public relations firm to market their community). But right now, things are far from fabulous in Farmingdale and, for once, everyone isn't blaming the Mayor. Some kind of virus or poison is turning ordinary people into vicious, zombie-like killers. It is not clear how the disease spreads (though it seems that physical contact is certainly one way), but it is obvious what the illness does to its victims. These undead, nicknamed "Zeds" from the local newscasts as the acronym for "Zombie Epidemic Disease," are now converging on your corner of the world around Farmingdale. As best you can tell, you have been left to your own devices to stop them while the National Guard organizes a relief column, but that could take days, perhaps weeks, for them to fight their way to you and until then, what can you do? With little choice between survival and a gruesome (un)death, you realize that you must coordinate the defense of the town of Farmingdale and its surrounding villages. You must lead the good citizens and emerging heroes of these communities to halt the Zeds' advances by (re)killing them, attempt to coordinate the discovery of a cure to this vile scourge, and preserve as much of the area and as many of its inhabitants as possible. There's no time to lose...
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Maldito Games
- Frosted Games
- Victory Point Games
Questions and answers
Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition) supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition) is 90–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition) for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition) belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition) are: Hermann Luttmann. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition) as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.