
- BGG rating
- 4.3
Dawn of the Dice of the Dead
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2010

2009
Rules assistance for Dice of the Living Dead
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Dice of the Living Dead is a board game released in 2009 for 1 player, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Mads L. Brynnum and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling.
Dice of the Living Dead is a solo dice game that’s free to print and play. All you’ll need is a print of the game sheet, a pencil, and at least 8 normal dice. The story Zombies have overrun your hometown. You’ve grouped up with other survivors, and you now have to make your way to the outskirts of town and escape the undead menace. On your way you have to fight zombies, search for survivors, and dole out your limited supplies. Every turn you roll dice trying to find the right balance between moving fast and still having time to fend off zeds. But just as every roll of the dice can help you, it also holds certain risks.
Dice of the Living Dead supports 1 player 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 Dice of the Living Dead is 15 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 Dice of the Living Dead 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.
Dice of the Living Dead 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.
Dice of the Living Dead belongs to these categories: Print & Play, Dice, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling. 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 Dice of the Living Dead are: Mads L. Brynnum. 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 Dice of the Living Dead 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.