
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,055
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Zombicide Season 2: Prison Outbreak
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Zombicide Gaming Night #1: Cars, Food or Guns
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Zombicide Gaming Night #1: Cars, Food or Guns is an expansion for Zombicide released in 2014 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
These are boxes specially made for retailers, containing a three-mission campaign with special "gaming night" rules, exclusive dice and miniatures. All you need to have a nice Zombicide night! The first Gaming Night Kit is called "Cars, Food or Guns" and features the famous Kyoko. Your team has to choose what's best for survival among the three options, and play accordingly. When the dawn finally comes, you may come home with prizes!
Zombicide Gaming Night #1: Cars, Food or Guns 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 Zombicide Gaming Night #1: Cars, Food or Guns 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 Zombicide Gaming Night #1: Cars, Food or Guns 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.
Zombicide Gaming Night #1: Cars, Food or Guns has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Zombicide Gaming Night #1: Cars, Food or Guns belongs to these categories: Horror, Zombies, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, 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 catalogue lists Zombicide Gaming Night #1: Cars, Food or Guns as an expansion for Zombicide. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zombicide to use it. Check that your edition of Zombicide is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.