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
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.
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
Cool Mini Or Not Promo Pack 2016
Iron Maiden Pack #1
Iron Maiden Pack #2
Iron Maiden Pack #3
Massive Darkness 2: Zombicide Fantasy Crossover Pack
Zombicide: Berserker Walkers
Zombicide: Black Plague – Benson
Zombicide: Black Plague – Bob and Montalban
Zombicide: Black Plague – Chauncey & Beauregard
Zombicide: Black Plague – Deadeye Walkers
Zombicide: Black Plague – Game Night Kit 1
Zombicide: Black Plague – Gilbert & Mortimer
Zombicide: Black Plague – Hero Box 1
Zombicide: Black Plague – Homer
Zombicide: Black Plague – Huntsman Pack
Zombicide: Black Plague – Knight Pack
Zombicide: Black Plague – Murder of Crowz
Zombicide: Black Plague – NPC-1: Notorious Plagued Characters
Zombicide: Black Plague – NPC-2: Notorious Plagued Characters
Zombicide: Black Plague – Troy and Evil Troy
Zombicide: Black Plague – Ultimate Survivors
Zombicide: Black Plague – Wulfsburg
Zombicide: Black Plague – Zombie Bosses Abomination Pack
Zombicide: Black Plague Special Guest Box – Jovem Nerd
Zombicide: Black Plague Special Guest Box – Karl Kopinski
Zombicide: Black Plague Special Guest Box – Marc Simonetti
Zombicide: Black Plague Special Guest Box – Naïade
Zombicide: Black Plague Special Guest Box – Paolo Parente
Zombicide: Black Plague Special Guest Box – Paul Bonner
Zombicide: Celestial Knights
Zombicide: Climbers & Terrorcotta Walkers
Zombicide: Crossfire Pack
Zombicide: Divine Beasts Abomination Pack
Zombicide: Friends and Foes
Zombicide: Green Horde – Fatty Bursters
Zombicide: Green Horde – Horde Box
Zombicide: Green Horde – Rat King & Swamp Troll
Zombicide: Green Horde Special Guest Box – Adrian Smith 2
Zombicide: Green Horde Special Guest Box – Paul Bonner 2
Zombicide: Green Horde Special Guest Box – Sean A. Murray
Zombicide: No Rest for the Wicked
Zombicide: Thundercats Pack #1
Zombicide: Thundercats Pack #2
Zombicide: Thundercats Pack #3
Zombicide: Virtues of the Bushido
Zombicide: Warlords of the Middle Kingdom
Zombicide: Warlords of the Rising Sun
Zombicide: White Death – Frozen Fortress
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
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Sorastro's Zombicide: Black Plague Painting Guide Ep. 7: Clovis
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Sorastro's Black Plague Painting Guide Ep.8: Nelly The Barmaid
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Zombicide Black Plague - Painting Hero Dashboard
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Zombicide Black Plague painting - Baldric the mage
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Sorastro's Zombicide: Black Plague Painting Guide Ep.9: Baldric
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Zombicide Black Plague Wulfsburg painting - Karl
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Zombicide Black Plague painting - Ann the nun
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Zombicide Black Plague painting - Morigan
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Zombicide Black Plague painting - Nelly the barmaid
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Sorastro's Zombicide: Black Plague Painting Guide Ep.10: Samson
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Zombicide Black Plague Wulfsburg painting - Theo
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Zombicide Black Plague painting - Clovis the knight
Rules manual
Official PDF file
Best player count
BGG community vote
1
REC
2
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3
BEST
4
REC
5
REC
6
BEST
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
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
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
30,369owners
4,774wishlist
490want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
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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