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Zombicide: Undead or Alive – Gears & Guns

CMON Global Limited, Guillotine Games, Hobby World · Board game · 2023
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8.9 Ludopedia
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8.2 BoardGameGeek
Players
1–6
Players
Solo
Play Time
60 min
Weight
Weight —/5
Year
Year 2023
Minimum age
Minimum age 14+
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8.2 rating BoardGameGeek

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're a Zombicide fan who loves a good story with a steampunk twist, Gears & Guns is the perfect expansion to dive into a zombie-infested Wild West full of inventions!

Highlights
  • Engaging narrative campaign
  • New Engineer Survivors
  • Steampunk weapons and inventions
  • Long-term consequences
  • More Zombicide, more fun
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Moderate language dependency
  • Can be long for newcomers
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Get ready for an electrifying adventure in the Wild West with a steampunk twist in Zombicide: Undead or Alive – Gears & Guns! This expansion introduces a universe where steam and advanced technology meet the relentless zombie threat. Forget traditional cowboys; here, you'll control the new Engineer-class Survivors, masters of innovative weaponry and fantastic inventions, ready to face the undead with style and plenty of firepower.

The narrative of Gears & Guns throws you into an alternate future where humanity, after decades of conflict, has united to embrace the Age of Steam. Gigantic railroads crisscross the continent, prosperity drives engineers' creativity, and the wild West beckons with promises of a better life. But, of course, not everything is steam and roses. Rumors of frontier towns vanishing and people going mad are spreading, and the question is: is it some exotic illness or something far more sinister? Science advances, but so do the dangers!

This is a campaign expansion, meaning you're not just playing isolated missions. There are ten scenarios that form a continuous story, where your choices and your Survivors' performance in each mission can have lasting consequences. Your heroes accumulate experience, skills, and equipment throughout the journey, making every decision crucial to the campaign's outcome. It's time to crank the gears and pull the triggers to survive!

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Rules manual — Zombicide: Undead or Alive – Gears & Guns Portuguese · PDF
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Creatures: Zombies Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Zombicide
Publisher CMON Global Limited, Guillotine Games, Hobby World

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Zombicide: Undead or Alive – Gears & Guns a standalone game?
No, Gears & Guns is an expansion and requires the Zombicide: Undead or Alive base game to be played. It adds new elements and a campaign to your existing experience.
How many players can participate in this expansion?
Like the base game, Gears & Guns supports 1 to 6 players, perfect for cooperative sessions with friends or even a solo adventure.
What is the average playtime for a game with this expansion?
An individual mission typically lasts around 60 minutes. However, as it's a 10-mission campaign, the total playtime to complete the story will be significantly longer.
What is the complexity of Zombicide: Undead or Alive – Gears & Guns?
The expansion maintains the complexity of the base game, which is considered medium weight. The new steampunk rules and elements integrate well, but the campaign nature adds a long-term strategic layer.
What are the main highlights of this expansion?
Highlights include the new Engineer Survivor class, advanced steampunk weaponry and inventions, as well as a 10-mission narrative campaign with choices that affect the story's progression.
Do I need to know English to play Gears & Guns?
The Ludopedia source indicates moderate language dependency. While the game might have English components, with a translated sheet or cards, the experience is fully enjoyable. National versions usually come translated.
Who is this expansion recommended for?
It's highly recommended for fans of Zombicide: Undead or Alive who are looking for more content, an immersive campaign, and love the steampunk theme mixed with zombie hordes. If you enjoy cooperative games with character progression, you'll have a blast!