
- BGG rank
- BGG #777
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Zombicide
1–6 players60 min2012

Expansion for Zombicide: Black Plague
Rules assistance for Zombicide: Black Plague – NPC-1: Notorious Plagued Characters
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Zombicide: Black Plague – NPC-1: Notorious Plagued Characters is an expansion for Zombicide: Black Plague released in 2016 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
A special set of zombies, classified as NPCs: Notoriously Plagued Characters. When these zombies are slain, they are kept by the person that defeated them. 5 differently sculpted zombies may be turned in for a powerful vault weapon. This box includes: 4 zombie nurses 4 zombie jailors 4 zombie dancers 4 zombie Moors 4 zombie dwarves 20 white bases (to help distinguish these from regular zombies) 12 spawn cards 3 vault weapons
Zombicide: Black Plague – NPC-1: Notorious Plagued Characters 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 – NPC-1: Notorious Plagued Characters 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 – NPC-1: Notorious Plagued Characters 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 – NPC-1: Notorious Plagued Characters has a complexity rating of 2.0 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 – NPC-1: Notorious Plagued Characters belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Horror, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Zombicide: Black Plague – NPC-1: Notorious Plagued Characters 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.