
- BGG rank
- BGG #500
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Zombicide: 2nd Edition
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Zombicide: Invader – Survivors of the Galaxy
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Zombicide: Invader – Survivors of the Galaxy is an expansion for Zombicide: Invader released in 2019 for 1–12 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Raphaël Guiton and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Usually, the different alien races in the galaxy don't get along too well. They might not engage in outright war, but they don't invite each other over for dinner, either. However, when a menace threatens everyone equally, they'll quickly band together to fight it. The Xenos on PK-L7 certainly count as one of those menaces. The Survivors of the Galaxy box set for Zombicide: Invader introduces four new Survivors that players can choose for their games. Each one comes with its own dashboard and unique set of abilities to help them in the dark corridors and bombed-out buildings on the planet. They'll need all those skills, too, as the strangely-named Babyface Abomination also lurks those corridors, looking to eviscerate anyone that gets in its way. —description from the publisher
Zombicide: Invader – Survivors of the Galaxy supports 1–12 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: Invader – Survivors of the Galaxy 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: Invader – Survivors of the Galaxy 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.
Zombicide: Invader – Survivors of the Galaxy 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.
Zombicide: Invader – Survivors of the Galaxy belongs to these categories: Zombies, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Zombicide: Invader – Survivors of the Galaxy are: Nicolas Raoult, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Raphaël Guiton. 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 Zombicide: Invader – Survivors of the Galaxy as an expansion for Zombicide: Invader. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zombicide: Invader to use it. Check that your edition of Zombicide: Invader is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.