Undead is a board game published by Steve Jackson Games in 1981.

Gameplay

Undead is a board game for 2–3 players[1] in which one player takes the role of the moderator, one is Dracula, and the other players takes the roles of Professor van Helsing and other vampire hunters.[2]

The hunters must prevent Dracula from spawning more vampires by tracking the movement of coffins at night and investigating them by day.[1]

Reception

In the November 1981 edition of The Space Gamer (Issue 45), David Dyche commented that "All in all, this game is an excellent value."[2]

In the December 1981–January 1982 edition of White Dwarf (Issue 28), Bob McWilliams gave it an above-average overall rating of 8 out of 10, saying, "On the whole this is quite an enjoyable game, probably best played with a number of people and also quite good value for its money."[3]

In the January 1990 edition of Games International (Issue 12), Kevin Jacklin concluded that "The atmosphere is good, and the play reasonably paced and exciting."[1]

A retrospective review in the December 2005 edition of Adventurer (Issue 5) recalled the game as "quite absorbing and habit-forming. A tactical skilful game, I would recommend it as a worthwhile game."[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Jacklin, Kevin W. (January 1990). "The Game's Afoot!". Games International. No. 12. p. 9.
  2. ^ a b Dyche, David (November 1981). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer. Steve Jackson Games (45): 29.
  3. ^ McWilliams, Bob (December 1981 – January 1982). "Open Box". White Dwarf. No. 28. Games Workshop. p. 15.
  4. ^ Dillon, S (December 2005). "Shop Window". Adventurer. No. 5. p. 13.
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