# Zombicide: No Rest for the Wicked ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 8.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 60 min - **Weight**: 2.38 / 5 - **Designers**: Jean-Baptiste Lullien, Nicolas Raoult, Raphaël Guiton - **Publishers**: BoardM Factory, CMON Global Limited, Delta Vision Publishing, Edge Entertainment, Guillotine Games, Hobby World, Portal Games - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Miniatures, Zombies - **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you love zombies, miniatures, and cooperative challenges, this expansion will put you at the front lines!Engaging cooperative gameplayUnique character powersStrategic siege ballistaRequires base gameHigh playtimeHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Zombicide: No Rest for the Wicked is the expansion that takes the classic undead horde-fighting game to a whole new level of adrenaline. Picture a setting where the very ground is tainted by dark magic: nearly immortal zombies, necromantic dragons, and swarms of undead rats swarm every corner. What’s new? You can now pick from fresh characters, each with a unique power, and deploy a siege ballista that flips the tide against the monsters. The game remains cooperative, so you and your friends must coordinate attacks, defend key points, and survive increasingly brutal waves. Dice are the heartbeat of combat: roll, compare, and see if your action lands. Variable player powers ensure each game feels fresh, as no two players have the same abilities. The expansion adds more miniatures, damage tokens, and event cards, all designed to keep the tension high. If you love zombies, miniatures, and a solid cooperative challenge, this expansion will turbo‑charge your sessions. Get ready: there’s no rest for the wicked, and the only way out is to survive and win! ## How to Play Game Objective In Zombicide: No Rest for the Wicked, players take on the roles of Survivors in a world ravaged by the zombie plague. The goal is to face deadly threats like the Necromantic Dragon, Spectral Abominations, and Rat Swarms while attempting to complete the scenario's specific missions. Victory is achieved by fulfilling the mission objectives, while defeat occurs if all Survivors are eliminated or fail to meet the objectives. Setup To prepare the game, follow these steps: Add the desired Zombie cards to the Zombie deck. If playing with the Necromantic Dragon: Shuffle its Zombie cards into the Zombie deck. Shuffle its Vulnerability cards into a separate face-down deck. Place the Debris/Compass cards near the board, within reach of all players. Place the Ballista in the Survivors' Starting Area. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Game Flow The game is divided into turns, where each Survivor takes actions, and then the Zombies activate. The Necromantic Dragon follows special activation rules: Attack Step: Zombie Torrent: The Dragon spews Zombies into the Zone with the most Survivors. Movement Step: Dragon's Scourge: The Dragon moves and inflicts devastating effects on the target Zone. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Survivors can perform various actions during their turns, including: Move a Ballista: Costs 2 actions. Moves the Survivor and the Ballista to another Zone. Fire a Ballista: Costs 2 actions. The Ballista targets all Zones in a straight line, eliminating all hit targets. Refer to the manual for details on this section. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when the mission objectives are fulfilled or all Survivors are eliminated. Experience points are earned by eliminating Zombies and hitting the Necromantic Dragon with a Ballista or a weapon matching its Vulnerability card. Victory is achieved by completing the mission objectives. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Use the Ballista strategically to eliminate the Necromantic Dragon and other powerful threats. Keep Survivors together to avoid being overwhelmed by Zombies. Prioritize eliminating Spectral Abominations and Rat Swarms, as they can deal significant damage if left unchecked. ## FAQ ### What is the average playtime with this expansion? The average ranges from about 60 to 90 minutes, depending on player count and the waves you’re facing. ### How many players can play with the expansion? The expansion works with 1 to 6 players, just like the base game. ### Is there a difficulty curve? Yes, the expansion ramps up difficulty by adding stronger enemies and more waves. If you’re comfortable with the base game, you’ll feel the jump. ### What extra components does the expansion include? New characters, additional miniatures, event cards, damage tokens, and most notably the siege ballista. ### Do I need prior Zombicide experience to play? No, the expansion keeps the same core mechanics. If you already know the base game, you’ll adapt quickly. ### Can the expansion be played with just 2 players? Yes, but it can be tougher. Adjust the number of waves or use support cards to balance. ### What’s the best strategy for using the ballista? 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