
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,770
- BGG rating
- 8.6
League of Dungeoneers
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Mall of the Dead
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Mall of the Dead is an expansion for Dead of Night released in 2010 for 1–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rob Robinson and Thibault Bloch and its main mechanics are Modular Board, Cooperative Game, and Action Points.
Exapnsion for Dead of Night. This pnp expansion uses a second board, same size as the first one, and a specific deck of items. The new board and the old one may be assembled together for huge scenarios (have one team start in the mall, while the other is already trapped in the house with short ammo supplies and try to rescue them, etc). The main idea is to avoid introducing any new rule, while providing new items, new rooms, and a different game experience thanks to the way the item distribution works. The expansion is free, and includes : New board New items New rooms
Mall of the Dead supports 1–6 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 Mall of the Dead is 90 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 Mall of the Dead for ages 10 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.
Mall of the Dead belongs to these categories: Fighting, Print & Play, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Modular Board, Cooperative Game, and Action Points. 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 Mall of the Dead are: Rob Robinson and Thibault Bloch. 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 Mall of the Dead as an expansion for Dead of Night. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dead of Night to use it. Check that your edition of Dead of Night is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.