Dead of Winter: The Long Night*

Dead of Winter: The Long Night is a standalone expansion for the popular Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game. This expansion adds new dimensions to the base game, enhancing the gameplay experience with fresh challenges and elements.

Key Features

  • Stand-alone Expansion: Can be played independently or combined with the original Dead of Winter game.
  • New Location – Raxxon: A facility with dangerous experiments that pose a threat to the entire colony.
  • New Challenges: Including raids by other colonies and more potent enemies.

Gameplay

  • New Colony Location: Players manage a new colony and face unique challenges.
  • Survivor Management: Players recruit and manage new survivors, each with their own abilities and drawbacks.
  • Exploration and Discovery: Uncover the secrets of the Raxxon facility, but risk releasing powerful enemies.
  • Colony Upgrades: Strengthen the colony's defenses against the growing undead threat.
  • Resource Management: Balance the acquisition of resources with the needs and safety of the colony.

Player Interaction

  • Cooperative with Betrayal Elements: Work together as a team, but beware of possible traitors in your midst.
  • Decision Making: Make tough choices that impact the colony's survival.

Replayability

  • Mix with Original Game: Combine with Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game for even more variety and strategic options.
  • Variable Scenarios: Different challenges and scenarios offer diverse gameplay experiences.

Theme and Experience

  • Post-Apocalyptic Survival: Players are immersed in a harsh world where survival is uncertain.
  • Story-Driven: The game is rich in narrative and crossroads moments, creating a strong thematic experience.

Conclusion

Dead of Winter: The Long Night enhances the Dead of Winter universe with new content and challenges. It's an excellent choice for fans of the original game and new players alike, offering a deep and engaging cooperative experience with elements of betrayal and narrative-driven gameplay. Whether as a standalone game or combined with the original, it provides a rich and thematic survival experience in a post-apocalyptic world.

Nominated for 3 awards.

  • 2 - 5 Players
  • 60 - 120 Minutes
  • 14+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Dead of Winter: The Long Night

  • YouTube Review for the game "Dead of Winter: The Long Night" by Shut Up & Sit Down
    Video is in English

We like Dead of Winter: The Long Night so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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