Zombicide: Black Plague

Cool Mini Or Not, Guillotine Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment · Board game · 2015
1–6 · best 3 Solo 60–180 min Weight 2.5/5
8.4 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
How to Play Buy · from US$ 87.99
8.4 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're into cooperative games with tons of action, awesome miniatures, and a medieval fantasy theme, Zombicide: Black Plague is a must-play!

Highlights
  • Intense cooperative action
  • Fantastic miniatures
  • Unique medieval theme
  • Easy-to-learn rules
  • High replayability
Keep in mind
  • Can be repetitive
  • Dice luck dependent
  • Long play duration
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for an epic twist on the zombie apocalypse with Zombicide: Black Plague! Forget urban settings and prepare for a medieval fantasy world, where dark Necromancers have unleashed a plague of the undead. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to guide a group of survivors – who can be paladins, dwarves, knights, or mages – not only to stay alive, but to reclaim the realm and punish those responsible for this calamity.

This Zombicide reimagines the classic rules, retaining all the frantic action and tense atmosphere that made the original game a hit, but with a touch of sorcery and swords. Equip your heroes with chainmail armor, shields, crossbows, and even spell books to cast devastating enchantments. How about igniting a pool of dragon bile to create an inferno of dragon fire? Exploration takes you from medieval streets to secret vaults, offering quick passages through the citadel and, who knows, special artifacts.

Hunt down the elusive Necromancers before they can multiply the zombie hordes even further. Each mission is a new challenge, and your group could become the legendary heroes of the land... or the last victims of the massacre. With a modular board, variable player powers, and plenty of dice rolling, Zombicide: Black Plague promises hours of cooperative, strategic fun against the forces of darkness.

Expansions

Published additional content

48 items
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Rules manual

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Rules manual — Zombicide: Black Plague English · PDF
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Best player count

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Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Miniatures Creatures: Zombies Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Zombicide Misc: Watch It Played How To Videos
Publisher Cool Mini Or Not, Guillotine Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Arclight Games, Asterion Press, BoardM Factory
Designer Jean-Baptiste Lullien, Nicolas Raoult, Raphaël Guiton
Artist Jérémy Masson, Nicolas Fructus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play Zombicide: Black Plague?
The game is designed for 1 to 6 players, making it super versatile for solo play or with a group!
What is the average playtime for a game session?
A game can vary quite a bit, but typically ranges between 60 and 180 minutes. Be prepared for a longer session, especially with more players or complex scenarios.
Is Zombicide: Black Plague complex for beginners?
Not really! It has a medium complexity weight (2.4751/5 on BGG), meaning the rules are relatively easy to learn but offer enough strategic depth to keep things interesting.
Does it come with many miniatures?
Yes, and they are awesome! Zombicide is famous for its detailed miniatures, and Black Plague is no exception. You'll get heroes, zombies, and Necromancers to paint and display.
Do I need to have played other Zombicide games to understand this one?
Not at all! Black Plague is a standalone version with revamped rules and a fresh setting. You can dive right in without any prior experience with the series.
What is the main objective in the game?
The main objective is to complete the missions of the chosen scenario, which usually involve eliminating zombies, hunting Necromancers, retrieving items, or reaching specific points on the map. All while trying to survive, of course!

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