
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game – Artist's Special Edition Set
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 2023

2023
Rules assistance for Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game
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Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game is a board game released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael Shinall and Fábio Cury and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
In Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game, the hunger takes hold after many superheroes in the Marvel Universe have been turned into zombies. You play as these infected heroes and will be eating people to satisfy your hunger...and objectives within the game. Marvel Zombicide is a stand-alone game using mostly the same Zombicide mechanics but set in the Marvel Universe.
Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game supports 1–6 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 Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game is 60 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 Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game for ages 14 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.
Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game belongs to these categories: Fighting, Comic Book / Strip, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game are: Michael Shinall and Fábio Cury. 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 Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game 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.