Zombicide
- Players
- 1-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.5 / 5
- Year
- 2012
About the game
Zombicide is the original cooperative game that launched the series, casting 1-6 players as Survivors fighting through zombie-infested streets using unique skills and teamwork. Zombies are simple but deadly, governed by straightforward rules and a card deck, and the more of them you kill, the more skilled your Survivors become: but also the more zombies appear. Ten scenarios play out across modular map tiles, with more available online or homemade. It's a tense escalation of danger and character growth built for zombie-loving groups. Integrates with later seasons like Prison Outbreak and Rue Morgue.
Hobbli's Notes
Zombicide set the template for modern cooperative miniature combat, and it still holds up as a tense, satisfying survival experience. The escalating danger-versus-skill loop keeps every scenario feeling urgent. A great entry point if you want to see what started this whole series.
What we like
- Classic cooperative zombie survival with real escalating tension.
- Huge scenario replayability, including community content.
- Satisfying character skill progression as the game unfolds.
- Flexible player count from solo up to six.
Keep in mind
- Can feel repetitive across many sessions over time.
- Setup demands real table space for tiles and miniatures.
- Difficulty balance can swing based on card draws.
Who it's for
Cooperative miniature-combat fans aged 14 and up, ideal for groups of 2-6 who enjoy tactical zombie survival.
