- BGG rating
- 5.9
Dead Fellas: The Missing Mooks
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,647
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Dead Fellas
2011
Rules assistance for Dead Fellas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dead Fellas
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Dead Fellas is a board game released in 2011 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by James Ernest, Brian Snoddy, and Jesper Myrfors and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
Deadfellas is a fast-paced card game about whacking Mooks in the zombie mafia. Gameplay summary: Each player uses his gang of Mooks to attack his opponents. In order to perform a hit, a Mook needs a disguise, a weapon, and a getaway vehicle. Once a Deadfella has all three items, he can perform a hit on any enemy whose total strength is less than or equal to his own. A successful hit is not guaranteed, though, because an opponent can cancel a hit at any time by playing a "Fuhgeddaboutit!" card. After a successful hit, you have to discard a piece of evidence, reducing your Mook's strength and making him a target. So choose carefully. The winner of the game is the first player to rack up a body count worth 10 or more points.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Ninja Division
- Exile Game Studio
Questions and answers
Dead Fellas supports 2–6 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 Dead Fellas 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 Fellas for ages 8 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 Fellas has a complexity rating of 1.3 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 Fellas belongs to these categories: Card Game, Zombies, and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Fellas are: James Ernest, Brian Snoddy, and Jesper Myrfors. 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 Fellas 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.