
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,695
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Smash Up: It's Your Fault!
- 2 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Psycho Killer: Z
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Psycho Killer: Z is an expansion for Psycho Killer released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Michael Wilkinson and Mitch Young and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Psycho Killer Z is an expansion pack to Psycho Killer. With 15 new cards, including zombie weapons and infections, you’d better start preparing for the zombie apocalypse! Cards: 1 Patient Zero 2 of each Cure Shallow grave Supply run Infection Bite Swarm Scratch
Psycho Killer: Z supports 2–6 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 Psycho Killer: Z is 15–30 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 Psycho Killer: Z 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.
Psycho Killer: Z has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Psycho Killer: Z belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Psycho Killer: Z are: Michael Wilkinson and Mitch Young. 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 Psycho Killer: Z as an expansion for Psycho Killer. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Psycho Killer to use it. Check that your edition of Psycho Killer is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.