
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,652
- BGG rating
- 5.6
When Darkness Comes
- 1–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2002

Rules assistance for Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet
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Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet is an expansion for Zombies!!! released in 2003 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Todd Breitenstein and Kerry Breitenstein and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Tile Placement, and Modular Board.
From the publisher's website: Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet! is an all event card expansion for the hugely popular Zombies!!! boardgame. These cards are designed to be used in conjunction with any Zombies!!! game or players may use the new deck construction rules included with this set to build customized community or individual player decks. Expands: Zombies!!! Zombies!!! Second Edition
Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet 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 Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet 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 Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet for ages 12 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.
Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet belongs to these categories: Horror, Zombies, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Tile Placement, 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 Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet are: Todd Breitenstein and Kerry Breitenstein. 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 Zombies!!! 3.5: Not Dead Yet as an expansion for Zombies!!!. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zombies!!! to use it. Check that your edition of Zombies!!! is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.