
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,258
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Cysmic
- 1–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2026

Rules assistance for Deadzone: Incoming Intel Deck
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Deadzone: Incoming Intel Deck is an expansion for Deadzone (Second Edition) released in 2019 for 2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
The Incoming Intel Deck is an entirely new way to play Deadzone! Out in the field, you never know what your next target will be and the Incoming Intel Deck represents this with missions that change on the fly. This 66-card deck includes ever-changing objectives and special events that can shape the conflict. Contents: 66 Incoming Intel Cards. Standard Playing Card Size.
Deadzone: Incoming Intel Deck supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Deadzone: Incoming Intel Deck is 30–60 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 Deadzone: Incoming Intel Deck for ages 12 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.
Deadzone: Incoming Intel Deck belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. 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 catalogue lists Deadzone: Incoming Intel Deck as an expansion for Deadzone (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Deadzone (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Deadzone (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.