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Dawn of the Zeds (Second Edition)

Victory Point Games · Board game · 2013
1 · best 1 Solo 45–90 min Weight 3.2/5
8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

For solo players who crave zombie-slaying challenges, Dawn of the Zeds delivers a nail-biting, decision-heavy experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple scenarios and play lengths
  • High-quality art and components
Keep in mind
  • Complexity may intimidate beginners
  • Solo-only (not for groups)
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About the game
Dawn of the Zeds is a solo horror survival game where you defend the town of Farmingdale against hordes of zombies (the 'Zeds'). While the National Guard tries to arrive, you must coordinate defenses, turn civilians into heroes, and even face the dreaded Super Zeds created by the mad Dr. Marteuse. With card-driven mechanics, dice rolling, and point-to-point movement, each game is a test of strategy and nerves. The second edition includes beginner scenarios, new heroes, extra tracks, and updated artwork, plus three different game lengths. Can you survive until help arrives?
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Mechanics

Campaign / Battle Card Driven Dice Rolling Point to Point Movement Solo / Solitaire Game

Categories

Horror Zombies

Families

Category: Tower Defense Country: USA Creatures: Zombies Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Players: Solitaire Only Games Series: States of Siege
Publisher Victory Point Games
Designer Hermann Luttmann
Artist Tim Allen, Vinh Ha
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a game take?
45 to 90 minutes, depending on the chosen scenario.
Is it language-dependent?
Yes, the game has significant English text and requires translation for non-English speakers.
Is it hard to learn?
There's a beginner tutorial, but the advanced version is quite complex (level 6/9).
How many players?
Only 1 player (solo), but has optional cooperative rules.
What's new in 2nd edition?
More scenarios, heroes, tracks, and updated artwork, plus larger and better components.
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