
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,995
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Bring Out Yer Dead
- 2–5 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015

2012
Rules assistance for Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots is a board game released in 2012 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Max Holliday and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and the only sounds whispering through the streets were the gentle moans of the undead. Can you and a friend survive the horde together, or will you use that beating heart across the table to save your own skin? Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots is both a two-player standalone game and an expansion for Max Holliday's Eaten By Zombies! that allows for play with up to six players. In Cahoots includes five zombies with a new "reveal" ability, eleven new Swag cards, and two new starting decks. Integrates with: Eaten by Zombies!
Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots belongs to these categories: Card Game, Horror, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots are: Max Holliday. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Eaten By Zombies!: In Cahoots as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.