Eaten by Zombies!

Mayday Games · Board game · 2011
2–4 · best 4 30 min Weight 2.1/5
6.2 rating Ludopedia
5.8 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 15.95
6.2 rating Ludopedia
5.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you enjoy survival games with a dash of dark humor and the tension of watching everything fall apart, Eaten by Zombies! is for you! It's a race against time and the undead, where being the last to die is already a huge victory.

Highlights
  • Tense race for survival
  • Dynamic deck building
  • Fun zombie theme
  • Player interaction
Keep in mind
  • Death is almost guaranteed
  • Can be a bit chaotic
  • Luck plays a big role
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Brace yourself for a desperate race for survival in Eaten By Zombies!, a game that throws you headfirst into a zombie apocalypse worthy of The Walking Dead. Each turn, you must venture out from your safehouse to scavenge for supplies, but beware: the undead horde is always lurking, and the threat grows with each passing day. Your 'fight or flight' instinct will be tested to the limit as you use the cards in your hand – your resources – to confront the zombies. If you're lucky and survive the onslaught, you can scour the surroundings for more 'swag' (items, equipment, whatever!) to boost your deck and your hand for the next turn. But don't be fooled, death is almost certain. The goal is to be the last one standing, the last to be devoured by this hungry mass. Each game is different thanks to a customizable starting deck and over 20 unique card types. It's a tense mix of deck building, hand management, and survival horror, where you might even have to cooperate with other survivors to postpone the inevitable... or betray them to save your own skin. The game scales in difficulty as the zombie deck is reshuffled, making cooperative victory a rarity and individual survival a constant struggle against time and the hunger of the undead. Six zombie cards in hand and you've gone insane; if all zombies are defeated, all surviving players win together. A chaotic and fun experience where the end is just a matter of when.

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

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Creatures: Zombies Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Publisher Mayday Games
Designer Max Holliday
Artist John Huerta, Max Holliday

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
What is the average game time?
Games of Eaten by Zombies! typically last around 30 minutes, perfect for a quick dose of zombie apocalypse.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 4 players, so you can call some friends for this shared adventure (or doom).
Is the game very complicated to learn?
The complexity is considered low to moderate (BGG weight 2.08). The basic rules are easy to grasp, but the strategy for survival can be challenging.
Do I need to know English to play?
The text on the cards is minimal and can be easily memorized or translated with a little help, making the language dependency low.
What happens if I run out of cards?
If you run out of cards, you succumb to your wounds and become a zombie, then start attacking other players. The end is inevitable!
Is there a way for everyone to win?
Yes! If all players manage to defeat all the zombies from the deck before being devoured, all surviving players win together. A rare, but possible, victory!
Is the game cooperative or competitive?
It's a mix! You might need to cooperate to survive stronger attacks, but in the end, only one can be the last one standing (or the last to die a slow and painful death).

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