Dead of Winter board game cover
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Dead of Winter

Jonathan Gilmour, Isaac Vega · Plaid Hat Games · 2014

Survive a zombie apocalypse while pursuing secret objectives. One player might be a traitor. Crossroads cards create emergent stories every session.

Players

2–5

Time

120 min

Ages

13+

Difficulty

Medium

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Why you'll like it

How it plays

Dead of Winter is a cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. The group shares a main objective, like gathering enough supplies to survive, and each player controls survivors who search locations, kill zombies and build barricades.

The twist is that each player also has a secret personal goal, and one of you might be a traitor working against the group. Crossroads cards trigger story events with tough choices. Games are long and full of tension and suspicion.

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Best for

Thematic game fanssocial deduction lovershorror enthusiasts

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Common questions

How long does Dead of Winter take?

Plan on about 2 hours, a bit longer for your first game.

How many people can play Dead of Winter?

It plays 2 to 5 players.

What age is Dead of Winter for?

The publisher recommends ages 13 and up.

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