If you like survival horror, zombies, The Walking Dead, or simply looking for a new system, check out The Walking Dead RPG. This officially licensed product puts players in the stressful post-apocalyptic world based on the popular series where the goal is survival, but there is no winning.
There are two ways to play the game: Campaign Mode and Survival Mode. Campaign Mode is played over a longer period of time. Choices the players make matter, and the table works together to create a communal narrative. Survival Mode features dangerous situations players need to overcome, like one-shots. However you choose to play it, the experience promises to be intense.
The Walking Dead RPG is up on the official Free League Publishing site and in hobby stores across the world. You can also pick up digital copies from DriveThruRPG or the official module for Foundry VTT. I’ll list prices and links below.
The art in this book is beautiful, and the system seems interesting. I was lucky enough to be sent an early copy and will post my review as soon as possible. I have to get through all my Dragonbane content first. Stay tuned for that.
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Physical Release
Core Rules ($47.96)
The Walking Dead RPG Core Rules book also get a copy of the PDF so you can get started while you wait for your copy.
Starter Set ($42.18)
The Walking Dead RPG starter set includes:
- A 40-page condensed rulebook. The game rules are based on the acclaimed Year Zero Engine, but further developed and uniquely tailored for The Walking Dead Universe Roleplaying Game.
- The 16-page booklet The Wolves’ Den – presenting the first full‑length survival mode scenario for the game.
- Six pre-generated characters to play.
- Carol, Gabriel, Glenn and Michonne from the TV series as playable pre-generated characters.
- A double-sided area map in format 558 mm × 432 mm, depicting an area north of Atlanta, Georgia, and a region in Virginia.
- Three adventure maps in format 432 mm × 279 mm, showing locations in The Wolves’ Den scenario.
- Ten custom Base Dice and as many Stress Dice, specifically designed for the game.
- A Threat Meter, to keep track of the threat from walkers in the surroundings.
The Bundle ($116.90)
The Walking Dead RPG Bundle is currently on sale for $96.10 as of writing this post. I am not sure when the sale ends. The Bundle includes:
- The full-color hardback Core Rulebook.
- The boxed Starter Set.
- A deluxe Game Master’s Screen in landscape format.
Digital
If you play online but want the book for your collection, make sure you use the discount codes TWDStarterVTTBundle or TWDCoreVTTBundle at checkout for 60% off the corresponding module when you buy both physical and digital versions.
Foundry VTT Module – Core Rules ($26.77)
The Core Rules Foundry VTT module includes:
- 112 Actors.
- 78 Journal Entries.
- 175 Items.
- 114 Rollable Tables.
- 3 Scenes.
- 45 Macros.
- The Rules
Foundry VTT Module – Starter Set ($26.77)
The starter set Foundry VTT module includes:
- Condensed rules. The game rules are based on the acclaimed Year Zero Engine, but further developed and uniquely tailored for The Walking Dead Universe Roleplaying Game.
- The Wolves’ Den – presenting the first full‑length survival mode scenario for the game.
- Six pre-generated characters to play.
- Carol, Gabriel, Glenn and Michonne from the TV series as playable pre-generated characters.
- Maps depicting an area north of Atlanta, Georgia, and a region in Virginia.
- Three adventure maps showing locations in The Wolves’ Den scenario.
- 23 Actors.
- 40 Journal Entries
- 101 Items.
- 14 Rollable Tables.
- 5 Scenes.
- 4 Macros.
