
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,145
- BGG rating
- 5.8
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- 3–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 1993

Rules assistance for Escape from Sunset Island: Zombie Apocalypse Simulator
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Escape from Sunset Island: Zombie Apocalypse Simulator is a board game released in 2013 for 4–10 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Robert Straker and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Role Playing, and Cooperative Game.
Start as the zombie or as one of 9 unique characters whose survival depends on finding and transporting food, water and gas items to either the marina or airport in order to escape the doomed island town. Resource items slow your movement down (minus from die roll), while other items, such as weapons, medi-kit and the abandoned jeep, can come in handy. Some items are better left unfound (the zombie spawn). Get caught and there is a chance you will become a zombie for the rest of the game, so use doors and fences for temporary refuge, weave cooperative and individual play, and keep your wits about you if you hope to save at least a strand of what's left of humanity.
Escape from Sunset Island: Zombie Apocalypse Simulator supports 4–10 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 Escape from Sunset Island: Zombie Apocalypse Simulator is 30–90 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 Escape from Sunset Island: Zombie Apocalypse Simulator for ages 9 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.
Escape from Sunset Island: Zombie Apocalypse Simulator has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Escape from Sunset Island: Zombie Apocalypse Simulator belongs to these categories: Zombies. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Role Playing, and Cooperative 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 Escape from Sunset Island: Zombie Apocalypse Simulator are: Robert Straker. 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 Escape from Sunset Island: Zombie Apocalypse Simulator 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.