Zombicide: 2nd Edition
- 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
Zombicide (2nd Edition) refines the wildly popular cooperative zombie-slaying franchise with streamlined rules for ranged attacks, doors, and vehicles. Players control resilient survivors scavenging weapons and gear across 25 branching scenarios in a city overrun by relentless zombie hordes. A new dark zone mechanism hides zombies from ranged attacks, adding fresh tactical wrinkles, while modular boards keep every mission spatially distinct.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team appreciates how this edition tightens up the rules of an already beloved franchise, making combat and movement flow more smoothly at the table. The branching scenario structure and modular boards keep the zombie-slaying action varied and replayable. It's an easy recommend for groups who enjoy loud, cooperative miniature combat with plenty of table presence.
What we like
- Streamlined rules improve on an already popular cooperative franchise.
- New dark zone mechanism adds fresh tactical depth.
- Branching 25-scenario campaign offers substantial replay content.
- Scales well from solo play up to a full six-player group.
Keep in mind
- Miniature-heavy components mean significant setup and storage demands.
- Zombie hordes can occasionally feel repetitive across many scenarios.
Who it's for
Great for cooperative miniature-game fans aged 14+ who enjoy horror-themed team survival; supports 1-6 players.
