We have seen many stories take place in The Walking Dead Universe - now, the time has come to see yours. InThe Walking Dead Universe Roleplaying Game, you will play as people struggling to survive in a hostile world. Exceptional challenges can appear from anywhere – from the lack of essential supplies, from conflicts brewing within the group, from hidden construction flaws in your safe haven, or from approaching walkers hungering for your flesh. Pushing the boundaries of the survival genre, every group can tailor the gaming experience to suit their own interests and play style.
In the game, the player characters must not only hone their physical skills, but deeply explore who they truly are – what drives them to go on, what they consider worth fighting for, and what they’re capable of doing, in the best and worst of times.
There are two ways to play the game – Campaign Mode and Survival Mode:
In Campaign Mode, it is your goals and choices, and the result of your group efforts, that create the storyline.
In Survival Mode, you are faced with a dangerous situation that needs to be handled immediately. Survival Mode scenarios often feature locations and characters from the TV series.
Expect the stress and stakes to be high. The rules ofThe Walking Dead Universe RPGare based on the acclaimed Year Zero Engine, used in Free League´s award-winning games such as theALIEN RPG, Blade Runner RPG, Tales From the Loop, Mutant: Year ZeroandForbidden Lands,but uniquely tailored forThe Walking Dead Universe.
The rules are designed to blend seamlessly with the story and allows you focus on character drama while pushing the themes of the game to the forefront.