# Zombie Plague

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2001
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #7552
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 1.81 / 5
- **Designers**: Brian Roe, Skott Kilander
- **Artists**: Kwanchai Moriya, Ryan Howe, Skott Kilander
- **Publishers**: (Web published), Hackwerks Games
- **Categories**: Fighting, Horror, Miniatures, Print & Play, Science Fiction, Zombies
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
If you love fast zombie‑survival skirmishes, Zombie Plague gives you action and teamwork for almost nothing.Low‑cost printable componentsSimple, quick rulesMultiple variantsBasic graphic qualityRequires DIY printingRECOMMENDED

## Description
Zombie Plague is a 2001 board game that pits humans against the undead in a fast‑paced, team‑based showdown. One side plays the survivors, tasked with sealing every door and window, scavenging the house for useful items, and ultimately finding the car key to escape. The opposite side controls the zombies, whose sole mission is to bite and eat every human. Humans receive four action points each turn, which can be spent on moving, turning, shooting, searching, using or swapping items, and placing barricades. Zombies have two action points to move, turn, or bite. The game is distributed as a Print‑and‑Play package: print one of three maps, the event and item decks, and assemble paper standees for characters and zombies. Standard six‑sided dice (or a custom nine‑sided set) resolve rolls. Event cards add chaos, such as “Scream like a girl” that forces all zombies to turn toward the scream, or “I like this song” which compels zombies to move toward the source. The rulebook offers three variants—a traitor mode, a short‑game option, and a 28‑day campaign—to boost replay value. A typical game lasts about an hour, supports 2‑6 players aged 10+, and requires only 20‑30 printed sheets, making it cheap to produce. Simple rules and dynamic play make it a great fit for anyone who loves building their own board and diving into a makeshift zombie apocalypse.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 6 players, split into two opposing teams.

### What is the typical playtime?
About 60 minutes, varying with player count and chosen variant.

### Is the game hard to learn?
No. The rules are straightforward and can be grasped after a few rounds.

### What do I need to print?
One of the three maps, the event and item decks, and the paper standees for humans and zombies.

### Do I need special dice?
Not required. Standard six‑sided dice work, or you can print the custom nine‑sided dice included.

### What age is it suitable for?
Recommended for ages 10+, though younger kids can play with adult guidance.