# Silent Death

Silent Death is a board game for 2–8 players. It plays in 120 minutes and is meant for ages 10 and up. It plays best with 2.

- **Players:** 2–8 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 120 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 10+
- **Complexity:** 2.7 out of 5
- **Year published:** 1990
- **Categories:** Miniatures, Science Fiction, Wargame
- **Mechanics:** Grid Movement, Movement Points, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Variable Player Powers, Simulation

**Designers:** Kevin Barrett

**Artists:** William Hyde, Angus McKie, Darrell Midgette, Raymond Rubin

**Publishers:** Iron Crown Enterprises

## Expansions

- [Silent Death: Overkill – The Ptolemean Wars](https://www.ludoya.com/games/silent-death-overkill-the-ptolemean-wars)
- [Silent Death Expansion: Night Brood](https://www.ludoya.com/games/silent-death-expansion-night-brood)
- [Silent Death: Black Guard – The Ptolemean Wars Continue](https://www.ludoya.com/games/silent-death-black-guard-the-ptolemean-wars-continue)
- [Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II](https://www.ludoya.com/games/silent-death-annex-operation-dry-dock-ii)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/silent-death)
- [Silent Death in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/silent-death)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3895)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-11-10. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._