
- BGG rank
- BGG #499
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Zombicide: 2nd Edition
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz
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Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz is an expansion for Zombicide: Black Plague released in 2015 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Raphaël Guiton.
Crowz may be easy to kill, but these flying vermin can move awfully fast and, worst of all, they can ignore any obstacles, either flying over them or squeezing through broken windows, holes in the roof or gaps on crumbling walls! Zombie Crowz only take 1 Wound to kill and grant 1 XP. Crowz have only one action per activation, but they can move up to 3 Zones per move action. But the worst part is, when they move, they ignore all obstacles. Ramparts, closed doors, even walls can't stand in their way! Once they set their target Zone, they fly straight towards it, without splitting or changing direction, and ignoring anything in their way. These winged devils will be pecking at you in no time, so you better be always prepared for them! The Murder of Crowz box contains 15 Zombie Crowz miniatures, 12 spawn cards, and rules to play them. Note: This item, although functioning in a similar way to Zombicide: Box of Zombies – Set #8: Murder of Crowz, does not expand Zombicide, and Zombicide: Box of Zombies – Set #8: Murder of Crowz does not expand Zombicide: Black Plague, because of the card backs. This entry allows for the correct items to be linked as expansions to the correct entries.
Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz 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 Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz is 60 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 Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz 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.
Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz belongs to these categories: Horror, Zombies, and Miniatures. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz are: Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Raphaël Guiton. 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 Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz as an expansion for Zombicide: Black Plague. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zombicide: Black Plague to use it. Check that your edition of Zombicide: Black Plague is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.