
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,251
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Zombie Tower 3D
- 3–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015

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Embryo Machine Boardgame: Gifted is an expansion for Embryo Machine Boardgame released in 2021 for 2–9 players, 30–135 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ryo Kawakami and 志柿 俊光 (Toshimitsu Shigaki) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
Embryo Machine Boardgame: Gifted is an expansion for the Embryo Machine Boardgame series. It introduces Pilot Skills, along with new Pilot Cards and Pilot Skill Cards, and includes a pen for creating custom pilots. The expansion also adds a six-scenario campaign with an exclusive full-color map designed specifically for the campaign, as well as a large "Waterfall" map that incorporates the game box into the battlefield. This expansion requires both Embryo Machine Boardgame and Embryo Machine Boardgame: Throne and Frontier to play. Adds Pilot Skills and related cards to expand pilot customization. Includes a six-scenario campaign with a dedicated campaign map. Adds new battlefield content, including a large map using the game box as part of the play area.
Embryo Machine Boardgame: Gifted supports 2–9 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Embryo Machine Boardgame: Gifted is 30–135 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 Embryo Machine Boardgame: Gifted for ages 12 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.
Embryo Machine Boardgame: Gifted belongs to these categories: Science Fiction and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Embryo Machine Boardgame: Gifted are: Ryo Kawakami and 志柿 俊光 (Toshimitsu Shigaki). 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 Embryo Machine Boardgame: Gifted as an expansion for Embryo Machine Boardgame. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Embryo Machine Boardgame to use it. Check that your edition of Embryo Machine Boardgame is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.