8.4
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Ludopedia
8.1
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you're a Zombicide: Black Plague fan looking for more hero options with a unique artistic flair, this expansion is a treat!
Highlights
- Awesome new characters
- Paolo Parente's art
- More hero variety
- Anastyr lore
Keep in mind
- Survivors only
- No new zombies
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About the game
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Time to level up your Zombicide: Black Plague experience with the Special Guest Box – Paolo Parente! This expansion introduces four new survivors, all designed by the master Paolo Parente and hailing directly from his Anastyr fantasy universe. If you're already a fan of medieval Zombicide, you'll love these fresh hero options for tackling the undead. The survivor quartet includes Undraal, Queen of the North; Skoll, the Protector; Konrad, Master of Blades; and Arnwal, Maiden of War. Each brings their own unique skills and characteristics to add more variety and strategy to your zombie-hunting sessions. The Anastyr universe, from which these characters originate, provides an epic and dark backdrop. Imagine a time between the fall of Atlantis and the great Flood, where dense jungles and steaming swamps (which would one day become the Mediterranean Sea) are the stage for intense conflicts. Six great dragon tribes dominate this fertile region, each with their own mortal followers. In the North, humans worship the mighty Red Dragon slumbering in a volcano, while in the South, in the deepest parts of the Undermountain, Anastyr – the Queen of All Black Dragons – broods and plots. It's an era of legends, raw magic powers, and grand adventures, where the Dragons of Anastyr reign supreme! While this expansion doesn't introduce new zombies or missions, it's perfect for those seeking more character options with a unique artistic flair and a super interesting lore background to dive deeper into the Zombicide world. Get ready for more cooperative action and dice rolling with these powerful new allies!
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Publisher
Cool Mini Or Not, Guillotine Games
Artist
Paolo Parente
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What's included in this expansion box?
The Zombicide: Black Plague Special Guest Box – Paolo Parente includes four new survivor miniatures, each with their respective character dashboard, for you to add to your Zombicide: Black Plague base game.
Do I need the Zombicide: Black Plague base game to play?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the Zombicide: Black Plague base game to be played. It adds characters but is not a standalone game.
Do these new survivors significantly change the game's dynamic?
They bring new skill combinations and strategies, allowing you to try different approaches to missions. The core dynamic of zombie combat remains the same, but with a touch of variety in your heroes.
Does the expansion add new zombie types or missions?
No, the focus of this box is exclusively on the four new survivors. It does not introduce new zombie types, equipment cards, or additional mission scenarios.
What is the complexity of this expansion?
As a character expansion, it doesn't add significant complexity to the base game's rules. The overall complexity remains the same as Zombicide: Black Plague, which is considered light-medium weight (2/5 on BGG).
Who is this expansion best suited for?
It's perfect for players who already love Zombicide: Black Plague and want to expand their character options, trying out new abilities and delving deeper into the lore of Paolo Parente's Anastyr universe.