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

Rules assistance for Zombie Plague: Twitchers
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Zombie Plague: Twitchers is an expansion for Zombie Plague released in 2004 ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rob Robinson and Banjo and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points.
An expansion to Zombie Plague by Hackwerks. Based on an idea taken from the Dawn of the Dead remake - Twitchers are Zombies that have not had their brains totally traumatized. This results in any undead damaged in this way still having the ability to move around, albeit in a sporadic, uncontrollable state. Expands: Zombie Plague
The catalogue lists Zombie Plague: Twitchers for ages 10 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 Plague: Twitchers has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 Plague: Twitchers belongs to these categories: Horror, Zombies, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Action Points. 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 Plague: Twitchers are: Rob Robinson and Banjo. 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 Plague: Twitchers as an expansion for Zombie Plague. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zombie Plague to use it. Check that your edition of Zombie Plague is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.