Army of the Dead: A Zombicide Game

CMON Global Limited, Guillotine Games, Netflix · Board game · 2024
1–6 · best 3 Solo 60 min Weight 2.3/5
9.0 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
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9.0 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

Perfect for action movie fans who want to feel the tension of an impossible heist surrounded by zombies.

Highlights
  • Amazing and detailed miniatures
  • Distinct and useful character abilities
  • Intense and tactical cooperative experience
  • Scenarios that expand the movie's lore
Keep in mind
  • High dependency on text translation
  • Dice luck can be brutal
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you love the adrenaline of fighting zombie hordes and Zach Snyder's over-the-top aesthetic, Army of the Dead: A Zombicide Game is right up your alley. Forget those slow zombies you can outwalk; here, things are serious. You and your friends take on the role of highly trained mercenaries, experts in firearms and demolitions, with a clear and ambitious mission: infiltrate the devastated city of Las Vegas and break into a casino vault to steal a fortune in cash.

This is a standalone experience in the Zombicide franchise, meaning you don't need any other game in the line to start the slaughter. The gameplay is dynamic, featuring multiple maps and scenarios that recreate iconic movie moments while introducing brand-new missions that expand the story "off-screen". At the heart of the game is cooperation: each survivor has unique abilities, so the strategy of who pushes forward and who covers the rear is fundamental to avoid becoming zombie snacks.

Prepare yourself to face a variety of threats. Beyond the common Shamblers, you'll have to deal with Alphas, the Queen, and even Zeus and Valentine (yes, a zombie tiger!). The tension is constant, as the fight is nonstop and any miscalculation in your dice rolls could mean the death of your character. It's a high-immersion game with detailed miniatures that bring the cinematic atmosphere to your table. The goal is simple — grab the money and get out alive — but the path there is a tactical chaos where team coordination is the only thing separating success from a tragic fate in the Nevada desert.

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1–6 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 REC
5 REC
6 BEST

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Admin: Better Description Needed! Cities: Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) Components: Miniatures Creatures: Zombies Game: Zombicide Versions & Editions: Versions with IP after the original release
Publisher CMON Global Limited, Guillotine Games, Netflix, Portal Games
Designer Fabio Tola, Fel Barros
Artist Henning Ludvigsen

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Do I need other Zombicide games to play?
Nope! It's a standalone game, meaning everything you need is right in the box.
How complex is the game?
It has a medium weight (2.33). If you're familiar with Zombicide, you'll learn it in minutes; if you're new, the rules are intuitive but require tactical attention.
Can I play it solo?
Yes, the game supports 1 to 6 players, including a solo experience.
Are the games very long?
Sessions typically last around 60 minutes, depending on the mission and your team's efficiency.
Is the movie theme essential?
It definitely helps with immersion, but any fan of survival and cooperative combat games will enjoy the mechanics.

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