Zombicide: White Death

The long-awaited Zombicide expansion is back with Zombicide: White Death! Get ready to face hordes of zombies in an icy medieval setting in the town of Wintergrad. This edition not only introduces new survivors and enemies, but also fresh mechanics that promise to heighten the excitement of the game. Winter brings not only biting cold, but also dangers even more terrifying than the undead that roam the streets. Explore combat dynamics that focus on position tactics and strategy, taking advantage of the fortress's high walls to gain the upper hand over your opponents. Use cauldrons of hot tar to stop approaching enemies! With a cast of new survivors, each with their own unique abilities, you'll have additional tools to fight off the zombie horde. Rod weapons are perfect for ranged attacks, allowing you to defeat enemies without having to get close. Use the icy powers around you to freeze zombies in their tracks and stop them in their tracks. Beware, however, of the zones of ruin: the devastated buildings offer few resources, but represent an extra challenge during your battles. Finally, necromancers are on the prowl, creating waves of corruption that threaten your lighthouse. If they succeed in corrupting your source of power, hope will quickly fade. Zombicide: White Death is a dark and challenging journey that will test your skills and teamwork as you fight for survival in a world filled with the undead and harsh winters. Get ready to face death... again!

Age 14 + 180 min 1 to 6 players

Artists: Nicolas Fructus; Édouard Guiton

Designers: Raphaël Guiton; Jean-Baptiste Lullien

Date: 2024

Note:  -

Mechanics: Action / Event, Scenario / Mission / Campaign, Cooperative, Elimination of players, Players with Different Skills, Data Scrolling, RPG, Modular tray

Topics: Adventure, Fantasy, Horror/Terror, Medieval

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play Zombicide: White Death

Choose your survivor and distribute their skills according to the scenario. Each character has unique talents that must be exploited in order to face zombies efficiently.

Set up the board as indicated in the mission book. Position the starting zombies and organize the piles of zombie cards and equipment before you begin.

During your turn, use the available actions to move, attack, exchange items or interact with the environment. Make the most of your actions per turn, remembering that moving quickly helps to avoid swarms.

Use skills and equipment strategically. Combine ranged and melee attacks, depending on the situation and the type of zombie you're facing.

Manage your danger level. Each elimination brings the next advance closer to the threat level, making the zombies stronger. Plan your moves to avoid fatal surprises.

Work as a team. Collaboration between players is essential. Divide tasks, protect each other and share items to keep the group strong and cohesive.

Complete the main objectives to win the mission. Focus on the priority targets and adapt your strategy as new threats appear on the board.

Main objective

The main objective of the game Zombicide: White Death is to cooperate with other players to survive waves of zombie attacks while completing specific missions in a medieval fantasy setting. Players take on the role of heroes with unique abilities and work together to eliminate zombies, manage resources and achieve objectives determined by the chosen scenario. The game requires strategy and collaboration to overcome the growing threats and meet the scenario's final challenge.

Tips for playing Zombicide: White Death

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Zombicide: White Death:

  • Prioritize the elimination of Necromancers; they can summon more zombies and quickly complicate the mission.
  • Take advantage of the snow to control the movement of the zombies, using it to your advantage to create temporary barriers.
  • Explore the search zones frequently to find more powerful weapons and special abilities for the survivors.
  • Use friendly fire strategically, especially when attacking masses of zombies, to avoid unnecessary damage to allies.
  • Always maintain good communication between players to plan moves and ensure that the team is coordinated.
  • Distribute the equipment strategically among the survivors, taking into account their individual abilities.
  • Act quickly in the secondary missions to obtain rewards and facilitate the main objective of the game.
  • Choose your escape routes carefully, taking into account the time and distance from the approaching zombies.
  • Use healing skills effectively to keep the survivors in action for as long as possible.

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Mechanics of Zombicide: White Death

  • Action / Event: Players have a limited number of actions per turn, which can include moving, attacking or searching. Events triggered during the game directly influence strategies, such as increasing the number of zombies on the board or activating special abilities.
  • Scenario / Mission / Campaign: Zombicide: White Death is structured in scenarios that define specific objectives and victory conditions. Each mission can be played independently or as part of a larger campaign, where the results of one mission can affect the next, providing a continuous narrative that grows in complexity.
  • Cooperative: The game is entirely cooperative, requiring players to work together to achieve the objectives of the scenario. Cooperation is essential to face the growing zombie threat and make the best use of each character's individual skills.
  • Elimination of players: Although rare, players can be eliminated if their character takes more damage than their available life points. Elimination usually occurs when players fail to control hordes of zombies, making survival more challenging for those who remain.
  • Players with Different Skills: Each character has unique abilities that evolve as they level up, directly influencing the group's style of play and strategies. The skills offer variation in actions, such as greater attack capacity or more strategic moves.
  • Rolling dice: The resolution of combats and other actions is determined by rolling dice. The results on the dice influence the success or failure of attacks, quests and other events, adding an element of chance and unpredictability to each turn.
  • RPG: RPG elements are incorporated into the progress of the characters, who gain experience by defeating zombies and completing objectives. This advance allows for the customization of skills, reinforcing the aspect of role-playing and character development.
  • Modular tray: The board is made up of modular pieces that can be rearranged to create different maps for each mission. This modularity not only increases replayability but also allows for a personalized configuration of the playing space, adapting to the specific scenario.

Game components Zombicide: White Death

See all the items in the game below Zombicide: White Death:

  • 6 miniature characters
  • 6 character sheets
  • 6 plastic dashboards
  • 12 sentries
  • 65 undead miniatures (35 slow, 14 fast, 14 brutish, 1 mutant monster and 1 master necromancer)
  • 73 weapon and equipment cards
  • 9 pieces of board (double-sided)
  • 56 undead cards
  • 48 plastic markers
  • 15 corruption tokens
  • 6 colorful bases for the miniature characters
  • 1 guide letter
  • 49 markers (1 lighthouse, 2 rope ladders, 4 cauldrons, 6 freezes, 18 sounds, 11 objectives...)
  • 6 data

Additional Information

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