
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,717
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Zombies at Your Heels
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Dexikon: Alternate Letters Expansion
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Dexikon: Alternate Letters Expansion is an expansion for Dexikon released in 2015 for 1–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Andrew Rowse and its main mechanics are Spelling and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
A small expansion that consists of 5 Expansion Cards. These five red/orange cards have the "Alternate Attack" ability, and feature the letters M and Z, and intended to replace the "Attack" cards in the original game. These cards allow players to activate an ability to hurt other players, for example by forcing them to discard cards.
Dexikon: Alternate Letters Expansion supports 1–5 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 Dexikon: Alternate Letters Expansion is 45 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 Dexikon: Alternate Letters Expansion 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.
Dexikon: Alternate Letters Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Spelling and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Dexikon: Alternate Letters Expansion are: Andrew Rowse. 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 Dexikon: Alternate Letters Expansion as an expansion for Dexikon. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dexikon to use it. Check that your edition of Dexikon is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.