
- BGG rank
- BGG #154
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Twilight Imperium: Third Edition
- 3–6 players
- 180–240 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 2005

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Deadzone: Nexus Psi – Campaign Book is an expansion for Deadzone released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
From the Mantic website: This 64-page book contains everything you need to take your Deadzone games in a new direction, as you and a friend play through a series of interconnected scenarios to determine the fate of Nexus Psi. Inside, you will find: Campaign Rules – A new system for playing a series of linked games between one player controlling the Plague and an opponent controlling a different Faction. Battlezone: Nexus Psi – A guide to the world on which the campaign is set, including the events that led to the Plague outbreak, as well as a short story. Faction Focus – Background information on Deadzone’s four primary factions: The Enforcers, the Plague, the Rebs and the Marauders.
Deadzone: Nexus Psi – Campaign Book supports 2–4 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 Deadzone: Nexus Psi – Campaign Book 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 Deadzone: Nexus Psi – Campaign Book 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: Nexus Psi – Campaign Book has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Deadzone: Nexus Psi – Campaign Book belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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: Nexus Psi – Campaign Book as an expansion for Deadzone. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Deadzone to use it. Check that your edition of Deadzone is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.