
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,671
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Scrooge: The Board Game
- 2–6 players
- 15–90 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion
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Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion is an expansion for Marrying Mr. Darcy released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Erika Svanoe and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
The Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion adds the threat of the walking undead to the heroines' attempts to build their character and marry well. Why not spice up the humdrum of social pleasantries and chasing suitors with the very pressing need to barricade the doors of Pemberley with the piano forte? Yes, the curse of the undead has touched both the women and suitors of Marrying Mr. Darcy in the new Marrying Mr. Darcy Undead Expansion. Stock up on smelling salts to save you from corruption or engage the blighted with cries of, "Tally ho!" as you fight them off with your basket-hilt broadsword. Find the love of your life, but make sure they're not afflicted with the curse of undeath in this quirky expansion to Marrying Mr. Darcy!
Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion supports 2–6 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 Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion is 30 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 Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion for ages 13 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.
Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion 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.
Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion belongs to these categories: Zombies, Novel-based, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion are: Erika Svanoe. 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 Marrying Mr. Darcy: Undead Expansion as an expansion for Marrying Mr. Darcy. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Marrying Mr. Darcy to use it. Check that your edition of Marrying Mr. Darcy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.