{"product_id":"dawn-of-the-dead-1981-spi-board-game-george-a-romero-rare-vintage-factory-sealed","title":"Dawn of the Dead 1981 SPI Board Game – George A. Romero – Rare Vintage Factory Sealed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA highly collectible piece of George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead history, this is the original 1981 Dawn of the Dead board game published by SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.).\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1981, just a few years after Romero’s landmark 1978 film, the game places players inside the film’s shopping mall setting. One player controls the four human survivors as they attempt to secure the mall and eliminate the undead, while the opposing player commands the relentless zombie horde. Rules for solitaire play are also included. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original packaging describes the contents as including a 17\" x 22\" map, 100 cardboard playing pieces, easy-to-learn rules, and various playing aids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScarce Original SPI Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original SPI edition has become increasingly difficult to find, and collector research on SPI games specifically identifies \u003cem\u003eDawn of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e as having a very high rarity factor on the secondary market. SPI itself ceased operations shortly after this game was released, in 1982, making its original titles finite survivors from a relatively short period in tabletop gaming history. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile used and opened examples occasionally surface, an original 1981 copy still sealed in its factory shrink wrap is considerably more desirable and much harder to encounter, particularly for collectors of vintage horror games and Romero memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: This example remains sealed in its original shrink wrap. The vintage shrink does show wrinkling, creasing, looseness\/separation in areas, and other age-related imperfections, especially around the edges and spine, all of which can be seen in the provided photographs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the condition description. All sales are final and there will be no refunds, exchanges or trade-ins accepted for this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional collectible for fans of George A. Romero, Dawn of the Dead, vintage horror memorabilia, zombie collectibles, SPI games, and classic tabletop gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48260530274455,"sku":null,"price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9433\/9735\/files\/dawnofthedeadboardgamea.png?v=1789243129","url":"https:\/\/frightmarecollectibles.com\/products\/dawn-of-the-dead-1981-spi-board-game-george-a-romero-rare-vintage-factory-sealed","provider":"Frightmare Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}