- BGG rating
- 8.2
Zombicide: Invader – Soldier Extras
- 1–6 players
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,476
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Zombicide: Dark Side
2019
Rules assistance for Zombicide: Dark Side
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Zombicide: Dark Side
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Zombicide: Dark Side is a board game released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Raphaël Guiton and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Zombicide: Invader – Zombicide: Dark Side Extras
- 1–6 players
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Zombicide: SciFi Mission M8 – Locked Out
- 6 players
- 120 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Zombicide: SciFi Mission M19 – Get Them Out Alive
- 6 players
- 120 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Zombicide: SciFi Mission M20 – Corridor of Doom
- 6 players
- 90 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Zombicide: SciFi Mission M25 – Prison Infestation
- 6 players
- 90 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Zombicide: SciFi Mission M26 – It's Acid
- 6 players
- 60 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Zombicide: SciFi Mission M30 – Keep Drillin'
- 6 players
- 90 min
- 2024
About the game
This is an entirely new standalone core box, including all the content you would expect in a Zombicide base game: Survivors, Machines, Xenos, Tiles, Missions, Equipment, Tokens, etc. While Dark Side is an independent entry point into the Zombicide sci-fi universe, it is also fully compatible with Zombicide: Invader, which means it also acts as an expansion for it, bringing a lot more content to your game. In Dark Side, players take on the role of the soldiers of Green Squad and delve into the underground mining facilities of PK-L7. There they will face a new breed of Xenos: Drillers! these red devils benefit from the pits that the Driller Abomination digs up, using them for extra protection, and to make surprise attacks on the Survivors. Players will also have to contend with the crushing darkness of the tunnels, which severely hamper ranged combat. With new equipment at their disposal, and new tactics to be learned, Green Squad might just stand a chance to make its way out of the dark! —description from the publisher
Categories
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- asmodee
- CMON Global Limited
- Guillotine Games
Questions and answers
Zombicide: Dark Side 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: Dark Side 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: Dark Side 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.
Zombicide: Dark Side has a complexity rating of 2.4 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: Dark Side belongs to these categories: Zombies, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Zombicide: Dark Side 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: Dark Side 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.