# Day Night Z

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #7105
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60-150 min
- **Weight**: 3.74 / 5
- **Artists**: Daniel Jiménez Villalba, David Benzal, David Prieto, Israel Pato, Jose David Lanza Cebrian
- **Publishers**: Creating Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Exploration, Horror, Miniatures, Travel, Zombies
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Simulation, Storytelling

## Verdict
Day Night Z is an immersive and punishing experience for those seeking a true survival simulator. The day and night system creates constant tension, forcing tough tactical choices every round. It's perfect for groups who love emergent narratives and don't mind denser rules and a significant playtime.Immersive day/night mechanicTwo-level exploration systemNarrative campaign with choicesChallenging refuge managementLong playtimeComplex and dense rulesHigh difficulty and punishmentFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Day Night Z isn't just another zombie game; it's a brutal survival experience where the day and night cycle dictates your fate. Forget the idea of mindlessly shooting hordes; here, you manage a group of survivors in a hostile world where resource scarcity and the need to protect your refuge make every decision a strategic and moral dilemma. The gameplay is split into three distinct phases: city exploration, the dangerous journey back, and the tense management of your shelter. One of the coolest features is the two-level board system: you navigate the city map, and upon entering specific locations, you expand the scene with modular tiles, creating incredible tactical immersion. The "day and night" system is the core mechanic: during the day, zombies are weaker, but at night, they become lethal predators while your survivors lose efficiency without scarce light sources. Furthermore, you must contend with a Threat Counter, infections that deteriorate health, psychological stress, and even traitors who might sabotage your refuge. The game offers narrative campaign modes, with choices that alter the story's ending, and a survival mode focused on free exploration. It's a dense game, with a weight of 3.7, requiring you to plan every step, manage stamina, and care for allies who have their own loyalty systems. If you're looking for an apocalypse simulator that doesn't forgive mistakes and puts you in the shoes of someone trying to see the sunrise the next day, Day Night Z is the right pick. Get ready to manage wounds, avoid the nocturnal "Hunter," and decide when it's time to risk everything for a bit of food or medical supplies. The grimdark atmosphere is palpable, and the need to optimize your actions makes every round a race against time and imminent death.

## FAQ
### Is the game very difficult?
Yes, it is considered a medium-heavy game (3.74/5). Survival is the focus, and the game doesn't forgive planning mistakes.

### How many people can play?
The game scales from 1 to 4 players, working very well in both solo and group modes.

### How long does a game last?
Expect long sessions, ranging from 60 to 150 minutes depending on the scenario and player count.

### Do I need expansions to play?
No, the base game is complete and offers robust campaign and survival modes.

### Is it a cooperative game?
Yes, all players work together to survive, manage the refuge, and complete mission objectives.

### What makes it different from other zombie games?
The two-level board system and the day/night mechanic that drastically alters the behavior of both enemies and players.