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In an apocalyptic world in which everyone over the age of 18 has turned into a bloodthirsty, flesh-hungry zombie and most youngsters have been served as meat to quell their elders' appetite, a small team of kids and teenagers tries to survive on their own. As part of that small group of survivors, you must unite to escape the relentless horde of undead. Run across town to find shelter or food, hold a strategic position, meet with new survivors, and discover the truth about this terrible and mysterious disease!
Zombie 15' is a frantic, scenario-based survival game in which time is scarce and cooperation is key. The game features easy rules but real choices to be made as quickly as possible if you don't want to get overwhelmed by zombies!
Zombie 15' features a team of 15-year-old teenagers; a 15-minute soundtrack to give each game its tempo; a 15-scenario, progressive campaign; and much more than just 15 zombies...
5 Zombie Board Games
- unique timed twist with intense atmosphere
- variety via multiple scenarios (15 total)
- time pressure can be stressful and not for everyone
- setup and management can be heavy
- Time pressure, survival, and rapid decision-making with cinematic pacing
- A timed, teenage-survivor scenario in a zombie-infested town
- high-tempo, real-time feel driven by a 15-minute soundtrack
- Last Night on Earth
- City of Horror
- Dead of Winter
- Zombie Side: Black Plague
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- cooperative with time pressure — Players work together to complete objectives before the timer ends
- limited ammo and item management — Weapon and item use is constrained, requiring strategic resource use
- real-time timer — Gameplay unfolds in 15-minute rounds driven by the soundtrack and pace of events
- Resource management — Weapon and item use is constrained, requiring strategic resource use
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- Last Night on Earth is the B Movie of zombie board games
- it's a game to be enjoyed for its spectacle not its airtight game design
- the negotiation in city of horror isn't as rich as I'd like
- Dead of Winter is a fmatic masterpiece but not just in its glimpses of storytelling
- if you like the sound of a zombie game with a timed element then you absolutely should check out this game