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- BGG #27,822
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Zombie Ninja Pirates
2010
Rules assistance for Zombie Ninja Pirates
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Zombie Ninja Pirates
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Zombie Ninja Pirates is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by MJ Duhan and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
Zombies, Ninjas, and Pirates, how Mad! Zombies are cool! Ninjas are cool! Pirates are cool! Mad Scientists are also cool! But the coolest thing is a card game where you get to play all four types while scoring points and getting nifty objects in your chest that make you cooler and help you win. Zombie Ninja Pirates is a quick 20-30 minute card game for 2-6 players ages 13 and up. In Zombie Ninja Pirates you try to become four different types of people -- Zombies, Ninjas, Pirates, and Mad Scientists. During the game you can collect objects to help you or hurt your opponents. At the end of the game, a fast-paced lightning round can make or break the winner. Integrates with: Vampire Werewolf Fairies
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Gozer Games, LLC
Questions and answers
Zombie Ninja Pirates supports 2–6 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 Ninja Pirates is 20 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 Ninja Pirates 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.
Zombie Ninja Pirates 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 Ninja Pirates belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Ninja Pirates are: MJ Duhan. 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 Ninja Pirates 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.