
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,412
- BGG rating
- 7.3
The Last Lighthouse
- 1 player
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2024

2025
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Zombie Diner is a board game released in 2025 for 1 player, 7–15 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Davide Carcelli and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Multi-Use Cards.
A solo apocalyptic-themed game where your goal is to survive a relentless zombie horde as the heroic attendant of your Fast Food Diner. Build new rooms, gather resources to feed the zombies, and make sure you don't become their meal! Be careful not to get trapped, or you'll end up as... their buffet. Choose among 3 difficulty levels to match your courage. Will you make it out alive? —description from the publisher
Zombie Diner supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Zombie Diner is 7–15 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 Diner for ages 12 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 Diner has a complexity rating of 1.3 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 Diner belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Multi-Use Cards. 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 Diner are: Davide Carcelli. 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 Diner 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.