How to Play Zombicide: No Rest for the Wicked

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:

1. Add the desired Zombie cards to the Zombie deck.
2. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.