Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game – Fantastic 4: Under Siege — How to Play

Game Objective

The primary objective of Fantastic Four Under Siege is to face the Hero Zombies led by Doctor Doom in the Baxter Building. Each mission has specific objectives, such as evacuating the building, destroying technology, or defeating key enemies. Victory occurs upon completing the mission objectives, while defeat is triggered by conditions such as the countdown running out, failing to contain the Hero Zombies, or the elimination of all Superheroes.

Setup

To set up the game, follow the steps below, adapting them to the chosen mission:

• Map and Pieces: Use the map pieces indicated in the mission (e.g., 19R, 20R, 21R, 22V for MH1).
• Objectives: Position the Objective tokens according to the mission rules. For MH1, collect the 4 Access Codes; for MH2, remove all Entry Points.
• Characters: Divide the Superheroes (e.g., 2 in each Starting Zone) and position the Hero Zombies (e.g., 6 in MH2).
• Bystanders: Remove specific cards (e.g., "Too Late!" and "Hidden Bystander" for MH1).
• Special Setup: Combine the Objective tokens (Blue, Green, Red) and shuffle them. For MH3, position Doctor Doom with his card face up.

Consult the manual for details on this section, as each mission has unique setup rules.

Game Flow

The game progresses in turns divided into phases: Enemy Phase and Player Phase. The target priority order is: Superheroes (2), Brutes/Guards (1), Slows/Soldiers (1), Runners/Bystanders (1).

1. Enemy Phase: Hero Zombies move automatically. If there are no targets on the floor, they climb the Elevator. At the end of the phase, roll a die to reveal additional entries (if applicable).
2. Player Phase: Superheroes perform actions (movement, attacks, abilities). The Elevator can be called as a free action to move between floors.
3. End of Turn: Check for victory or defeat conditions (e.g., all Bystanders saved in MH1).

Consult the manual for details on this section, especially the movement and target priority rules.

Actions and How to Play

Players can perform the following actions:

• Movement: Ignores Enemies. Use Dodge to move Superheroes without being affected by Zombies.
• Attacks: Use cards such as Particle Blast or Psionic Burst. Each attack has specific rules (e.g., reduce Hunger to 0 if a target is eliminated).
• Abilities: Cards such as Cosmic Mimicry or Flaming Flight offer unique benefits (e.g., additional range or free movement).
• Elevator: Call it as a free action to move between floors, transporting all characters inside it.

Consult the manual for details on each action, especially the card and ability rules.

End Game and Scoring

The game ends when the mission objectives are completed or when a defeat condition is met. Scoring is calculated based on:

• XP per Objective: Each collected Objective grants 5 XP to the player who picked it up.
• Bystander Rescue: 5 XP per saved Bystander.
• Special Conditions: E.g., in MH3, collecting all Objectives and eliminating Doctor Doom in the Starting Zone.

For victory, all objectives must be met. For defeat, conditions such as the countdown expiration (MH4) or the Reserve Exceeded (MH2) are triggered.

Tips for Winning

1. Use the Elevator Strategically: Call it to avoid Enemies on upper floors.
2. Prioritize Objectives: Collect Access Codes or remove Entry Points quickly to deactivate threats.
3. Manage Hunger: Use abilities that reduce Hunger or avoid attacks from Hero Zombies.

Consult the manual for details on these tips, as they depend on the specific rules of each mission.