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Zombicide is a collaborative game in which players take the role of a survivor – each with unique abilities – and harness both their skills and the power of teamwork against the hordes of unthinking undead! Zombies are predictable, stupid but deadly, controlled by simple rules and a deck of cards. Unfortunately for you, there are a LOT more zombies than you have bullets.
Find weapons, kill zombies. The more zombies you kill, the more skilled you get; the more skilled you get, the more zombies appear. The only way out is zombicide!
Play ten scenarios on different maps made from the included modular map tiles, download new scenarios from the designer's website, or create your own!
This is just a great game for zombie lovers!
Integrates with:
Zombicide Season 2: Prison Outbreak
Zombicide Season 3: Rue Morgue
UPC 817009014248
Year Published
2012
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Game Night Pics top_10_list at 8:30 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- strong zombie-swarm flavor
- high replayability due to expansions
Cons
- can feel chaotic or grindy over time
- depends on cooperative team coordination
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Dead of Winter
- Zombicide Black Plague
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Number one ranked game is of course Azul.
- Number one is Dead of Winter, a crossroads game. I get 27 points.
- The Crew Mission Deep Sea is the number one trick taking game on board gamegeek.
- Number one is Root.
- Calico.
- Thunderbirds.
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 5:51 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- Accessible and fast to learn
- Strong cooperative play
Cons
- Dice luck can swing outcomes
- Repetitive scenarios
Thematic elements
- Cooperative survival
- Zombie apocalypse, cooperative rescue in urban area
- Campaign-like scenarios with episodic memory
Comparison games
- Gloomhaven
- Nemesis
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative tile-based exploration — Players coordinate to clear streets of zombies
- Dice-based combat with equipment — Random outcomes via dice with loot purchases
- Scenario-based progression — Growth of survivors across games
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Board games are supposed to be fun, right?
- In cooperative games, you're playing together and you're trying to beat a game and the game sometimes has it out for you.
- Are house rules adaptions that you make to make the game more playable, or are they a sin against God, man, and the industry as a whole?
- To maintain the fun of the game and continue moving forward, we were just fudging some of the core mechanics.
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Gary Chavez analysis at 12:58 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- cooperative potential (if applicable)
Cons
- hidden information and gating can degrade observation and create frustration
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Zombicide
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-driven gating — progress or actions require specific cards, influencing risk and flow
- hidden information / objectives — hidden objectives can alter scoring and player decisions
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the ooda loop is used to uh to improve um planning war operations and so forth generally understand the decision making process
- observe orient decide and act
- the key design question to address the observed step as a game designer is is this how do i provide information to the player in an intuitive manner when they need it
- minimize the steepness of my game's learning curve
- the ooda loop is really a critical part of that
- any move that gives me a huge benefit is also going to be risky and any move that gives me a little benefit should have little risk
- the loop is where a lot of the fun of the game is
- there's this ecosystem of personalities interacting with each other
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Board Stupid top_10_list at 3:54 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- strong pick-up-and-play cooperative experience
- numerous expansions and scenarios
Cons
- can feel repetitive over long campaigns
Thematic elements
- survival and team coordination
- cooperative zombie apocalypse scenario
- story-driven co-op with modular boards
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — players work together to complete objectives against the undead
- cooperative_play — players work together to complete objectives against the undead
- Modular board — board changes with each scenario for varied play
- modular_board — board changes with each scenario for varied play
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we are not sponsored by any of the product that we going to show you we are not getting a dime from them
- it's not a sponsored video
- it's literally our recommendation
- these are absolutely fantastic
- this is life changing, it's a game changer
- the top gift you can make to yourself
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Meeple Mountain interview at 1:09 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Popular IP-based survival experience
- Strong player interaction in team scenarios
Cons
- Can be heavy for new players
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Smash Up
- Terraforming Mars
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — Players work together to survive zombie hordes and complete objectives.
- cooperative play — Players work together to survive zombie hordes and complete objectives.
- ensemble combat — Multiple character classes with unique abilities interact in a shared space.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we have a very round catalogue so we have something for every type of gamer
- it's nice to be able to kind of give something to everybody in every type of gamer
- we look far and wide between our Studios internally and then also external Studios we work with as third parties
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All Games 4K general_discussion at 7:27 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Massive scope and customization options
- Highly social and chaotic fun with friends
- A strong Halloween vibe if you lean into the undead theme
Cons
- Can be rules-heavy and lengthy to play
- Component and setup can be unwieldy for new players
Thematic elements
- Cooperative zombie destruction with modular expansions
- Zombie apocalypse with modular scenarios
- Scenario-driven heroics and tableau of survivors
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — Players work together to complete missions and survive waves of zombies.
- cooperative tactical combat — Players work together to complete missions and survive waves of zombies.
- Modular board — Extensive scenarios and expansions tailor the experience.
- Modular board and expansion options — Extensive scenarios and expansions tailor the experience.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this game is absolutely fantastic
- it's the most thematic Halloween game you can get
- a toolkit that allows you to mold the game to you
- it's a very slimmed down version of werewolf
- Fury of Dracula is basically a very elaborate version of a very very old game called Scotland Yard
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Positively Board Gaming general_discussion at 16:43 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Solid co-op experience with scalable challenges
- Flexible to house rules and card adjustments
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- cooperative survival against undead
- zombie apocalypse
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- cooperative dungeon crawl — Players cooperate to clear zombies and achieve objectives with deck-driven encounters.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- remove cards that add a take that element to an otherwise not take that kind of game.
- It is. And I use the word empowering.
- don't be afraid to remove that card
- pairing people up because when you think about it
- the 3D printing community is very open and sharing
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 40:36 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- co-op, accessible for new players
Cons
- buy-in can be high due to minis
Thematic elements
- cooperative play with undead threats
- Zombie apocalypse survival
- light-hearted, cinematic
Comparison games
- Gloomhaven
- Pandemic
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- cooperative play — Players work together to survive waves of zombies.
- modular tiles — Dynamic boards with modular tiles and missions.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- kickstarter is a great thing for what it's meant for
- I'm not against crowdfunding and I'm not against kickstarter I'm against big companies like hasbro and coolmini or not and stuff like that who just use it as basically a marketing thing
- supply chain from china is just drying up right now
- kickstarters are slow down due to shipping issues
- there's a lot of talk about the shipping container costs and how that affects pricing
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Tabletop Minions general_discussion at 13:12 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- High accessibility for new players
- Vast assortment of expansions/add-ons
Cons
- Can be repetitive across many scenarios
- Some editions have balance issues across expansions
Thematic elements
- Cooperative dungeon crawling with hordes of undead
- Zombie apocalypse, cooperative survival
- Accessible gateway game reference in hobby discussions
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card-draw and loot progression — Characters gain items and abilities through card draws
- cooperative play — Players work together to survive waves of zombies
- Modular board / tiles — Randomized scenarios and map layouts via tiles
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I wish I would have bought an airbrush sooner
- Kickstarter not all of them I've had some luck with
- gateway game kind of like your zombicide
- I started painting but I need to really fix the terrain issue
- I wish I hadn't done that
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The Discriminating Gamer unboxing sentiment: positive
video_pk 6613 · mention_pk 19633
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds variety to gameplay
- Easy to integrate into base game
- Unique new miniatures
- Increases game difficulty
Cons
- Takes up more shelf space
- Increases game complexity
Thematic elements
- Survival horror
- Zombie apocalypse
- Miniature-based action
Comparison games
- Zombicide Black Plague
- Zombicide White Death
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Climbing — Climbers can cross ramps, parts, barriers, and ledges without stairs
- Walker movement — Terracotta Walkers have unique movement capabilities
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Is there too many [expansions]? Is there not enough? Well, you know what can you really truly have enough zombies?
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Video 968-bRuiiEA
The Discriminating Gamer unboxing sentiment: positive
video_pk 6613 · mention_pk 140668
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds variety to gameplay
- Easy to integrate into base game
- Unique new miniatures
- Increases game difficulty
Cons
- Takes up more shelf space
- Increases game complexity
Thematic elements
- Survival horror
- Zombie apocalypse
- Miniature-based action
Comparison games
- Zombicide Black Plague
- Zombicide White Death
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Climbing — Climbers can cross ramps, parts, barriers, and ledges without stairs
- Ladder climbing — Climbers can cross ramps, parts, barriers, and ledges without stairs
- Walker movement — Terracotta Walkers have unique movement capabilities
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Is there too many [expansions]? Is there not enough? Well, you know what can you really truly have enough zombies?
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Unknown Channel analysis at 4:43 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong cooperative experience with high replayability
- Accessible entry point into heavier titles
- Scales well with player count through modular scenarios
Cons
- Depth can depend on expansions; base game may feel lightweight for some
- Chaos can arise with many players and many zombies
Thematic elements
- Cooperative action with zombie encounters
- Zombie apocalypse cooperative survival
- Scenario-based, modular storytelling
Comparison games
- Pandemic
- Arkham Horror: The Card Game
- Dead of Winter
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Combat: Dice — Dice determine outcomes of zombie encounters and actions
- Cooperative Game — Players work together to survive scenarios and complete objectives
- cooperative play — Players work together to survive scenarios and complete objectives
- Dice-driven combat — Dice determine outcomes of zombie encounters and actions
- Modular board — Variable map layouts through tiles for replayability
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the brand is not the message which is being sent out it's the message which is being received
- you can't control your brand you don't own it but you can influence it
- a strong brand stands for something it's focused it's an experience it's something to be nurtured
- monopoly is one of the biggest brands in the toy world and it's certainly the biggest in tabletop gaming
- branding assets are strong and iconic that little metal dog monopoly money go to jail do not pass go
- as a designer your personal brand matters
- your brand is your reputation it's the way people think of you when you're not around
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3 Minute Board Games general_discussion at 16:37 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- monochrome zombie painting for speed
- colorful heroes for readability on the table
Cons
- zombie hordes can blur visually if overdone
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Blood Rage
- Zombicide: Black Plague
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- cooperative_survival — team-based play against zombie hordes
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- paint for functionality over style and paint for speed when you can
- three minute board games does not do paid content keep us Independent by supporting us on patreon
- I'm not an expert painter
- the best thing is to paint the models so they look good while you're playing
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Dice Tower general_discussion at 2:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fast-to-learn coop experience with repeated playability
Cons
- Can feel repetitive over time for some players
Thematic elements
- Teamwork, tactical decision-making in chaotic runs
- Zombie-apocalypse survival in a cooperative board game world
- Emergent, mission-based play
Comparison games
- Zombicide (video game)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- cooperative play — Players work together to complete missions and survive against the zombies.
- tile-based modular board — Board setups evolve as you add tiles and encounter scenarios.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The hobby has become all about quantity.
- More stuff is always better.
- Bag building is a worse version of deck building.
- House ruling should only happen if a question scenario is not addressed in the rule book or BoardGameGeek.
- Ties in games are fine, especially if they're rare.
- Kickstarter exclusives will kill a game in the long term more than it helps the game in the short term.
- The great thing about board games is we can create new types of auctions that don't work in real life.
- Phase 10 is not as bad as some people make it out to be.
- I would rather air on the side of smaller boxes than bigger ones.
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Board Game Co. analysis at 3:16
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- The two by the way was Kingdoms for Lauren which is actually I think liked by others but I felt that you had to break your teeth on the rules to get to a game that was a whole lot of messiness.
- I really did not love Kingdoms for Lauren but I respect that it's a game that will work for others.
- The highest the highest individual score given out in 2022. So that's the 3.5 is the most common rating given.
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general_discussion at 1:46 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Cooperative play that’s accessible to newcomers
- Widely recognized gateway into modern board gaming
Cons
- Can be lengthy in extended plays
- Requires many minis and setup time
Thematic elements
- heroic survival with zombies
- zombie apocalypse, cooperative survival
- campaign-style, escalating difficulty
Comparison games
- Song of Blades and Heroes
- Blood Bowl
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Campaign progression — great potential to ramp up complexity over time
- cooperative play — team up to survive waves of undead
- dice-driven combat and actions — dice determine outcomes for actions and encounters
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "gateway to a gateway because really in my mind Blood Bowl itself the big version is kind of a gateway game getting into miniature games in general through the lens of sports"
- "there are bunches one of the biggest suggestions I saw straight through patreon was people saying if you can find the right gateway game"
- "it's a gateway to a gateway"
- "giving your children this kind of example this sort of taste of this kind of thing should help you to then gauge whether or not they want to do it again"
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 1:26:24 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Gateway into hobby with approachable rules
- Good social gaming experience
Cons
- Can feel repetitive over long campaigns
Thematic elements
- Cooperative board game with modular scenarios
- Zombie apocalypse survival
- Narrative-driven missions with variable player counts
Comparison games
- Shadespire
- Gloomhaven
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — Players work together to survive waves and complete objectives.
- cooperative play — Players work together to survive waves and complete objectives.
- Modular board — Boards and objectives change from game to game for variety.
- Modular scenarios — Boards and objectives change from game to game for variety.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- International tabletop day is a time for people to get together and play games; it’s basically a big promotional thing.
- Consistency is key if you're starting a YouTube channel—post on a schedule and keep it up.
- Gloomhaven has put my 40k on the back burner, but it’s because it’s that good a game.
- Start collecting boxes are great values for starting a new army; you get a lot of model for a fair price.
- I would like to try Star Wars Legion just to get the experience and talk about it more directly.
- 3D printing terrain is a game-changer for terrain variety and customization.
- If you want to paint big models, spray primer can save a lot of time and give an even base.
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