
- BGG rating
- 7.6
DCeased: Dark Nights Metal Crossover Set
- 1–6 players
- 2025

2026
Rules assistance for DCeased: A Zombicide Game
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DCeased: A Zombicide Game is a board game released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael Shinall and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Not even the most powerful Super Heroes in the universe are safe from the the Anti-Life Equation, a techno-organic virus that quickly spread around the world’s digital networks. The Justice League has been torn apart (quite literally) and now former enemies join forces as old allies must be put down before they can sow even more destruction. So, assemble you Super Hero team, muster all the power you can, and stand against the DCeased! DCeased – A Zombicide Game is a cooperative game where players control the last uninfected Super Heroes facing off against Zombie Heroes and the zombie hordes controlled by the game itself. The goal is to complete Mission Objectives, defeat the Enemies, and rescue Bystanders. Eliminating zombies gives you the experience needed to become an even more powerful Super Hero. But the stronger you are, the more zombies appear to hunt you down! Only by working together and pushing their powers to the limit can the Super Heroes hope to put an end to the Anti-Life threat!
DCeased: A Zombicide Game supports 1–6 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 DCeased: A Zombicide Game is 60 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 DCeased: A Zombicide Game 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.
DCeased: A Zombicide Game has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
DCeased: A Zombicide Game belongs to these categories: Fighting, Comic Book / Strip, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 DCeased: A Zombicide Game are: Michael Shinall. 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 DCeased: A Zombicide Game 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.