
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,509
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Resident Evil 3: The Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2021

Expansion for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game
2018
Rules assistance for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Survival Horror Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Survival Horror Expansion is an expansion for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Action Points, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
Total seven new Characters - Annette Birkin, Sherry Birkin, Ben Bertolucci, William Birkin, Brian Irons, Brad Vickers & Marvin Branagh New weapons New enemies - Giant Spiders, Ivy, Zombie Brad & Zombie Marvin & new PVP Mode
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Survival Horror Expansion supports 1–4 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 Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Survival Horror Expansion is 90–120 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 Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Survival Horror Expansion for ages 14 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.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Survival Horror Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.5 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.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Survival Horror Expansion belongs to these categories: Horror, Zombies, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Action Points, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – Survival Horror Expansion as an expansion for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Resident Evil 2: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Resident Evil 2: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.