
- BGG rank
- BGG #256
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
- 2–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014

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Zombie Plague: Crawlers is an expansion for Zombie Plague released in 2004 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Brian Roe, Rob Robinson, and Banjo.
An expansion for Zombie Plague. This expansion introduces legless/torso Zombies into the game. Although slower moving than normal Zombies (which isn't saying much) they have the ability to latch onto humans and are replaced on a two for one basis. Expands: Zombie Plague
Zombie Plague: Crawlers supports 2–6 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 Zombie Plague: Crawlers 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 Zombie Plague: Crawlers for ages 10 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.
Zombie Plague: Crawlers has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Zombie Plague: Crawlers belongs to these categories: Horror, Zombies, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Zombie Plague: Crawlers and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Zombie Plague: Crawlers are: Brian Roe, Rob Robinson, and Banjo. 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 Zombie Plague: Crawlers as an expansion for Zombie Plague. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zombie Plague to use it. Check that your edition of Zombie Plague is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.