
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,353
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Mada
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2022

2024
Rules assistance for Zilence
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Zilence is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Sophia Wagner and its main mechanics are Action Timer.
In Zilence, you are all survivors of the zombie apocalypse and have set up camp on the roof of a skyscraper, which is located in the middle of the game board. Twelve flight paths start from this skyscraper, three of which are active each round as indicated by the symbol marker. Some of the paths are longer than others, some shorter, and some end up nowhere in particular. Each path begins with one of the four symbol icons and each icon has a red, a yellow, and a blue path. Using only your eyes, your task is to scan the three active flight paths in order to find the best path, that is, the one on which you can find most of the items for which you're looking. —description from the publisher
Zilence supports 2–4 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 Zilence is 20–30 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 Zilence for ages 6 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.
Zilence has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Zilence belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Horror, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Action Timer. 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 Zilence are: Sophia Wagner. 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 Zilence 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.