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Dawn of the Zeds (Second Edition)

Victory Point Games · Board game · 2013
8.0 Ludopedia
7.8 BoardGameGeek
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Solo
45–90 min
Weight 3.2/5
Year 2013
Minimum age 13+
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8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

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

What you do in a play session

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?

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

2 videos

In English

Best player count

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Solo · 1 player
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

1,219owners
328wishlist
61want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 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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