
- BGG rating
- 8.9
La Fallera Calavera Deluxe: Expansions 2+3+4
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2025

2024
Rules assistance for The Zombie Paella
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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The Zombie Paella is a board game released in 2024 for 2–5 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Enric Aguilar Almodóvar and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
Did you know that one of the world's most famous dishes, paella, was created in Valencia, Spain? That’s why Valencian zombies don’t eat brains - they only feed on paella! Can you find the five ingredients to cook this dish and calm the apocalyptic rage of a horde of undead? In this improved version of the popular Valencian game La Fallera Calavera, players must collect five ingredient cards on the table. But be careful! Ingredients and other treasures are visible to all players, and others will try to steal them from you with hidden battle cards and unpredictable special cards. It's a fast-paced game of set collection, bluffing, and "take that" that changes every time you play. —description from the publisher
The Zombie Paella supports 2–5 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 The Zombie Paella is 20–40 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 The Zombie Paella for ages 10 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.
The Zombie Paella 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.
The Zombie Paella belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 The Zombie Paella are: Enric Aguilar Almodóvar. 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 The Zombie Paella 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.