
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,981
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Marvel Zombies: X-Men Resistance
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2023

Expansion for Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game
2023
Rules assistance for Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game – Guardians of the Galaxy Set
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Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game – Guardians of the Galaxy Set is an expansion for Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide 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 Dice Rolling, Modular Board, and Cooperative Game.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Set is an expansion for Marvel Zombies that adds a roster of space-dwelling characters to the game, including the ragtag members of the Guardians of the Galaxy. This band of living and zombie heroes must all contend with the momentous threat of zombie Thanos, as he wields the Infinity Stones to fulfill his mad plan! Thanos acts as a special Enemy spawn that can be added to any mission, whether it be in Zombie Mode or Hero Mode. Every time Thanos activates, he will tap into the power of one of the stones (represented by a special Action deck). This will grant him additional game-altering effects during that Activation. –description from the publisher
Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game – Guardians of the Galaxy Set 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 – Guardians of the Galaxy Set 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 – Guardians of the Galaxy Set 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 – Guardians of the Galaxy Set has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 – Guardians of the Galaxy Set belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Modular Board, 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 Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game – Guardians of the Galaxy Set 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 – Guardians of the Galaxy Set as an expansion for Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game to use it. Check that your edition of Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.