Night of the Living Dead: A Zombicide Game
- 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).
- 2.4 / 5
- Year
- 2021
About the game
A standalone entry in the popular Zombicide franchise based on George A. Romero's classic film, this cooperative game has 1-6 players holed up in an isolated farmhouse fending off waves of the undead. Players use the familiar Zombicide action-point system, choosing between the original movie characters' Romero stats or amped-up Zombicide-style abilities. Two included variants let groups pick the intensity level of the horror survival experience they want. It is a tense, miniature-driven cooperative zombie survival game for genre fans.
Hobbli's Notes
Night of the Living Dead nails the tense, claustrophobic atmosphere of the original film while still delivering the satisfying tactical zombie-mowing that Zombicide fans expect. Having both Romero and Zombicide-style character variants is a smart way to appeal to horror purists and action gamers alike. It's an easy recommendation for existing Zombicide fans, and a solid standalone entry point for newcomers. The cooperative structure makes it a great pick for horror-loving groups.
What we like
- Faithful to the tense, claustrophobic atmosphere of the original film.
- Familiar, well-tuned Zombicide action-point system.
- Flexible Romero and Zombicide character variants suit different play styles.
- Cooperative gameplay works well for larger groups.
Keep in mind
- Requires familiarity with or tolerance for the broader Zombicide ecosystem's miniature-heavy style.
- Can run long with larger player counts.
Who it's for
Great for horror and zombie-survival fans (14+) who enjoy cooperative miniatures games, in groups of 1-6.
