Publisher's Note on Dawn of the Zeds (May 20, 2026)

 

Things have been busy in Farmingdale. Here's what's going on ...

Pre-Order for Dawn of the Zeds will be available on June 1st.
We will post the links here when they are available.
Where you pre-order depends on where you are in the world.

European Union and United Kingdom - Second Chance Games

Canada - Board Game Bliss

United States, Rest of World - Blue Panther Games 

English Edition Schedule
Pre-Orders will be from June 2 thru June 30 26
Games manufactured July 26
Games shipped to BP and SCG Aug thru late Sept 26
Fulfillment to You - Oct 26



English Edition Versions
Pre-Order version will be the complete game PLUS extras based on how many copies are pre-ordered worldwide. There will be several reward levels for pre-order including:

-- Linen Finish on Cards

-- Game Logon on Cloth Bags

-- Linen Finish on Box and Board

-- Dice Tray

-- Upgrade Cloth Bags to Cups

-- Upgrade dice from 16mm to 19mm

-- Dice Tower

Pre-order version upgrades will only be available during the Pre-Order period. Once it's over, it's over.  5-6 Player Rules will be included in the PreOrder Edition.

Standard version will be the complete game WITHOUT the extras in with the Pre-Order version. 5-6 Player Rules will be included in the Standard Edition.


All orders placed after June 30th will be for the Standard Version. In October, Pre-Order Version ships first and then a few days later (not weeks or months) the Standard Version will ship.

Where Else Can I Order This Game?
Dawn 0f The Zeds Designers Edition will be available from all the places you find other Blue Panther games. These places will have copies of the game to ship in October and November (after all Pre-orders ship of course). A partial list includes: Noble Knight, Second Chance Games, BoardGameBliss, Hexasim, Fort Gier, BNW Distribution, Gamer's HQ, Agorajeux, Philibert, Board Game Bazar and other fine hobby game establishments. These places may offer the game for pre-order, but it will be for the Standard Version of the game. The only way to get Pre-Order Version with exclusives is to order June 2 thru June 30 from Blue Panther or Second Chance Games.


Languages Available
While the English version will be the first version to release, there are several partners managing the localization and release of Dawn of the Zeds Designers Edition. These versions will feature the same art as the English version, but will be complete translations of all game assets. Expect to see announcements and more information from these publishers in the near future, including release dates.

French: Hexasim
Spanish: MasQueOca
Multiple languages CLM Region : Burning Creativity
Korean: HIT Games
Chinese: Banana Games

How Much? Shipping?
Glad you asked. Each language edition pricing and shipping will be determined by our publishing partners and released soon. For the English Pre-Order edition...

All prices in USD for English edition only
All Pre-order exclusives included in the game box at these prices.

United States - $75, FREE US shipping, fulfillment by Blue Panther
Canada - $75 (Shipping Cost TBD, fulfillment by BoardGameBliss direct to you)
Rest of World - $75,  $40 USD shipping, fulfillment by Blue Panther

Great Britain / European Union - pricing to be announced shortly, shipping and fulfillment by Second Chance Games.

For orders placed after June 30, pricing for the Standard edition remains $75 USD, but shipping service will be the customer's choice and cost listed on the BP website.


Retailer Pricing?
There is a retailer pricing option. Legitimate inquiries to dotz@bluepantherllc.com

Steve Jones
CEO of Blue Panther LLC

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Dawn of the Zeds (Pre Order Edition: June 2nd thru 30th)

Dawn of the Zeds (Pre Order Edition: June 2nd thru 30th)

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Dawn of The Zeds is a 1-6 player cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. The undead are marching on your town. The nightmare ends only if you win.

Coming October 2026 | From Hermann Luttmann

The world you knew is gone. Don't look now, but the dead are marching.

A deadly virus has turned ordinary people into vicious, zombie-like killers - the Zeds. They are now converging on your isolated hometown of Farmingdale. The National Guard is fighting its way to you, but you're alone, cut off, and the horde arrives now.

This isn't a game of simply surviving; it's a desperate fight to become the hope of all humankind. The Defense of Farmingdale

In Dawn of the Zeds: Designer's Edition, you must coordinate and deploy the best defense possible across the town and its surrounding villages. As the Zeds advance along multiple, distinct avenues of approach, you'll depend on the bravery of ordinary citizens, who — with the right leadership — can emerge as stalwart heroes.

Your goal is two-fold:

  1. Hold the Line: Halt the Zeds' advance by “re-killing” them before they breach the crucial Town Center.
  2. Find the Cure: Research, discover, and implement a cure for the vile scourge that drives these monsters, thus helping save the remnants of humanity before it’s too late.

Every decision is a test of skill and nerve. Can you fight off the waves of Zeds while also protecting the townspeople? Will you survive long enough to unearth the cure? In this apocalyptic fever dream, the nightmare ends only with you being either a savior... or merely another zombie snack.

What's New in the Designer's Edition?

Dawn of the Zeds: Designer's Edition is a solitaire and cooperative survival horror game heavily influenced by the iconic States of Siege series. This new edition is a re-imagining of the first and second editions, serving as a comprehensive renewal of the franchise:

 What’s new in Dawn of the Zeds: Designer Edition
 
1) Totally revamped Combat System. Two types of Combat Dice, Special Ability triggers, dice roll mitigation opportunities, and more tactical options for the player. 
 
2) Special Ability mechanism. Every unit in the game has one or more Special Abilities
 
3) Saving the Refugees helps out by generating a Town Guard unit
 
4) New Town Guard civilians: more skilled and better armed than the regular Civilian units.  
 
5) Two new Hero Units. Please welcome Emily Orozco, an aspiring LPGA golfer, and Dwayne "The Mountain" Gooden, a huge brawling bouncer, to the Farmingdale family. 
 
6) Scenario Generation. There are multiple scenarios of varying difficulties, but each can be created and set up in only a few minutes. Each has three Acts and a Finale. 
 
7) New Options For Playing
-- You can use Zeitgeist (Spirit) Token to re-roll Combat Dice,
-- Change the mix of cards to change the difficulty level
-- Add a set of Optional Cards.
-- Increase or decrease deck size to change game length
 
8) New Dedicated Multiplayer Mode for up to 4 players! 
 
9) New Victory Point System that complements the normal narrative

The game design has been re-engineered for a quicker, smoother, and more accessible experience.   All rules are consolidated into a single, concise book, making it easier for both new and returning players.  Most of the original characters and events are back, alongside a sprinkling of brand-new heroes, units, events, and modes of play. 

Uncompromised Horror: This edition maintains the deep horror narrative, thematic events, and engaging fun that made the Dawn of the Zeds franchise a classic. The traditional horror mood is alive and well ... errr, I mean ... undead and not-so-well.

COMPONENTS:

  • Mounted Board (11x17")
  • 1 Rulebook
  • 1 Reference Book
  • 2 Player Aids
  • 85 Event Cards
  • 52 Fate Cards
  • 16 Hero Cards
  • 10 Custom Dice (10d6)
  • 2 Fate Dice (2d6)
  • 3 Punchboards
  • 4 Wood Cubes
  • 6 Standee Bases

Hermann Luttmann Talks About What's Different In The New Edition!

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Published under license by Blue Panther LLC.

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