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Dead End
2007
Rules assistance for Dead End
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- 30 min
- 15+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Dead End
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Dead End is a board game released in 2007 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Manuel J. Sueiro and Ángel Paredes and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting.
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About the game
The dead have risen from their graves and hunger for human flesh! All of a sudden, your quiet neighborhood has become a zombie-infested hell from which escape seems almost impossible. Dead End is a non-collectible card game in which every player manages a diverse group of survivors –which reflect the clichés of the zombie terror movie genre- trying to flee the town. They will not only need to confront the zombies, the other survivors won’t make things easier for them! In order to get away they’ll have to get to several locations and seize weapons, vehicles and items required to break away from the town. The first player who manages to do it will win and the others will become zombie food. Cards have captions in Spanish and English. Rules are available in both languages as well.
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- Dead EndenNosolorol Ediciones2007
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Questions and answers
Dead End supports 2–5 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 Dead End is 30 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 Dead End for ages 15 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.
Dead End has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Dead End belongs to these categories: Card Game, Horror, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting. 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 Dead End are: Manuel J. Sueiro and Ángel Paredes. 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 Dead End 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.