
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,055
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Throw Throw Avocado
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021

2024
Rules assistance for Zombie Burrito
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Zombie Burrito is a board game released in 2024 for 3–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Brian S. Spence, Eric M. Lang, and Ken Gruhl and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Real-Time.
Zombie Burrito is a standalone game that features the core gameplay from Throw Throw Burrito, but now players are divided into two teams: Zombies and Survivors. Players want to collect sets of three matching cards, with some cards providing special abilities to the Survivors, others benefiting the Zombies, and some triggering intense battles between each side. During the battles, players use squishy burritos to knock out their opponents. The first team to win three battles wins the game.
Zombie Burrito supports 3–6 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 Zombie Burrito is 15 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 Zombie Burrito for ages 7 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.
Zombie Burrito 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.
Zombie Burrito belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Real-Time. 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 Zombie Burrito are: Brian S. Spence, Eric M. Lang, and Ken Gruhl. 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 Zombie Burrito 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.