Dead of Winter: The Long Night
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.3 / 5
- Year
- 2016
About the game
A standalone expansion to Dead of Winter, The Long Night drops survivors into a new colony besieged by both the undead and the horrifying experiments spilling out of the Raxxon facility. Players cooperate, though hidden agendas may pit them against each other, to manage resources, fend off raids, and decide whether to explore Raxxon for powerful gear at the risk of releasing worse threats. Secret objectives and a traitor mechanic keep every session tense and unpredictable. It can be combined with the original Dead of Winter for even greater variety.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team rates The Long Night as a great semi-cooperative survival horror experience, prized for its psychological tension around hidden loyalties and impossible resource trade-offs. The morality-driven choices and betrayal potential make every playthrough a different story.
What we like
- Deep semi-cooperative gameplay with genuine hidden-traitor tension.
- Rich narrative crossroads cards create memorable moments.
- Can combine with the original Dead of Winter for more variety.
- Strong replayability from variable objectives.
Keep in mind
- Long 120-minute playtime with high complexity.
- Significant rules overhead for new players.
- Can create tense table dynamics that not all groups enjoy.
Who it's for
Best for 2-5 players aged 14+ who enjoy semi-cooperative survival games, hidden traitor mechanics, and zombie apocalypse themes; ideal for groups who like tense social deduction.
