
- BGG rank
- BGG #776
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Zombicide
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Zombicide: Invader – Zombicide: Dark Side Extras
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Zombicide: Invader – Zombicide: Dark Side Extras is an expansion for Zombicide: Dark Side released in 2019 for 1–6 players and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
KS Exclusives for Zombicide: Dark Side Kickstarter exclusive crossover set including a booklet featuring 10 new Missions that mix together elements from both the Invader and Dark Side boxes. These Missions also utilize a new game mechanic: Companions that will help the Survivors in their mission. Scientist Companions - Lukas Pavlis, Dr Markus de Vries & Olive Hayes (granting Survivors a different benefit.) Xenos - Extra Driller Abomination, 6x Driller Blitzers (6 cards), Alt Sculpts for Driller Xenos (8x workers, 4x tanks, 4x hunters. And, Operation Persephone, additional 10 missions combining Invader & Dark Side
Zombicide: Invader – Zombicide: Dark Side Extras 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 catalogue lists Zombicide: Invader – Zombicide: Dark Side Extras 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: Invader – Zombicide: Dark Side Extras 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: Invader – Zombicide: Dark Side Extras belongs to these categories: Fighting, Horror, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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: Invader – Zombicide: Dark Side Extras as an expansion for Zombicide: Dark Side. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zombicide: Dark Side to use it. Check that your edition of Zombicide: Dark Side is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.