Dead of Winter: The Long Night

Plaid Hat Games, Arclight Games, CrowD Games · Board game · 2016
2–5 · best 4 60–120 min Weight 3.3/5
8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy narrative-driven zombie games with moral dilemmas, Dead of Winter: The Long Night is a treat, elevating the tension and depth of the original.

Highlights
  • Immersive narrative experience
  • Impactful moral dilemmas
  • Intriguing new Raxxon location
  • Can be played standalone
  • Combines with base game
Keep in mind
  • Can be punishing
  • Requires extensive reading
  • High dice luck factor
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About the game
Brace yourself for another tense journey of survival in Dead of Winter: The Long Night, a standalone expansion that broadens the Dead of Winter universe. Here, players are thrust into a new colony, confronting unprecedented and terrifying challenges. The major new addition is the mysterious and dangerous Raxxon location, a pharmaceutical facility that harbors both powerful items and horrific experiments that could spill out into the town if you're not careful.

You and your group of survivors will need to make crucial decisions: explore Raxxon in search of valuable resources, risking the release of even stronger enemies? Or focus on fortifying your colony to withstand the relentless zombie horde and attacks from rival colonies? With each turn, new Crossroads cards emerge, presenting moral dilemmas and difficult choices that shape the narrative and everyone's fate. The Long Night not only offers a complete and independent experience but also allows you to combine its components with the base game, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game, further increasing the variety of characters and challenges. Do you have what it takes to survive this harsh winter and the threats lurking in the darkness?
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Rules manual — Dead of Winter: The Long Night English · PDF
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BEST PLAYER COUNT
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC
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Game details

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Components: Dynamic Event Boards Components: Standees Creatures: Zombies Players: Games with expansions that change player count Series: Crossroads (Plaid Hat Games) Setting: Dead of Winter
Publisher Plaid Hat Games, Arclight Games, CrowD Games, Cube Factory of Ideas, Edge Entertainment, Filosofia Éditions
Designer Isaac Vega, Jonathan Gilmour-Long
Artist David Richards, Fernanda Suárez, Joshua Panelo, Peter Wocken
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dead of Winter: The Long Night a complete game or do I need the base game?
It's a standalone expansion! This means you can play it on its own without needing the original Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game. However, if you own the base game, you can mix components for an even more varied experience.
How many players can participate and what is the average game duration?
The game supports 2 to 5 players. On average, a game lasts between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
What is the complexity level of this game?
It's considered a medium to heavy weight game (3.33/5 on BGG). There are many rules and nuances, especially with the Crossroads cards and colony management, so be prepared for a more strategic and in-depth experience.
What does the Raxxon location add to the game?
Raxxon is the big new feature! It's a pharmaceutical facility that offers powerful items but is also a source of new and dangerous enemies. Exploring it is risky, but it can be crucial for your colony's survival.
Does this game have elements of bluffing or betrayal?
Yes! Like the base game, Dead of Winter: The Long Night retains the mechanic of secret objectives and a potential hidden betrayer among the players. This adds a layer of distrust and bluffing, even in a cooperative game.
Who is this game recommended for?
It's ideal for those seeking an immersive post-apocalyptic zombie survival experience, full of difficult moral choices and a strong narrative. If you enjoy cooperative games with a touch of semi-cooperation and a lot of story, you'll love it!
Do I need a good level of English to play?
Yes, the game has extensive language dependency, with a lot of text on the Crossroads cards and components. A translation or familiarity with English is almost essential to fully enjoy the narrative and decisions.