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When Zombies Attack!
2012
Rules assistance for When Zombies Attack!
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- 1–5 players
- 5 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for When Zombies Attack!
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When Zombies Attack! is a board game released in 2012 for 1–5 players, 5 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Emil G. Palisoc and John S. Jacobs and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
From the publisher's website: The dead have risen and are hungry for you! So, what will you do...When Zombies Attack!? When Zombies Attack! is a fast-paced, action packed dice game where you and your friends attempt to reach safety while evading a ravenous zombie mob! When Zombies Attack! is a complete game which contains 16 custom made dice, dice bag, and rulebook all included in a clear clam shell package, everything you need for hours of fun! When Zombies Attack! is a dice game where players attempt to escape a zombie mob. Each die represents a zombie so you can play with as many as you like. Also, there is no limit to how many players can play. You can even play it as a solitaire game. We do recommend at least four dice per player. During a player's turn, the dice are rolled, the zombies chasing them, and depending on the result, the zombies are either killed, continue to pursue, or are passed to other players or into the Quarantine Zone. The first player to start their turn with no dice to roll escapes and is declared the winner. A four player game typically lasts 5 to 10 minutes.
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- Attack Dice, LLC
Questions and answers
When Zombies Attack! supports 1–5 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 When Zombies Attack! is 5 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 When Zombies Attack! for ages 6 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.
When Zombies Attack! has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
When Zombies Attack! belongs to these categories: Party Game, Dice, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling. 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 When Zombies Attack! are: Emil G. Palisoc and John S. Jacobs. 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 When Zombies Attack! 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.