
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Zombie Princess: Little Mermaid
- 3–6 players
- 2026

2026
Rules assistance for Zombie Princess
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 Princess is a board game released in 2026 for 3–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Ted Alspach and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Events, and Team-Based Game.
In Rebel Princess, the princesses fought off unwarranted marriage proposals from pesky princes. Twenty-eight days later, the princes returned...as zombies! The zombie horde is growing. It began with the princes, but it has spread to the local villagers, the adorable woodland creatures, and even our noble knights! The rebel princesses are the last of us. If they fail, the kingdom will fall forever into darkness — a true and horrific Zombieland! Zombie Princess is the sequel to Rebel Princess. Just as Rebel Princess was a thoughtful modern spin on the classic trick-taking card game Hearts, Zombie Princess is a spin on the classic trick-taking card game Spades. As legendary princesses in Zombie Princess, players compete individually or as teams! Each princess is armed with a unique player power, giving her or her teammate much needed flexibility or information. Zombie Princess takes place over four rounds, and each round has a special rule, making each game feel fresh and unique. Princesses bid on how many hordes of zombies they will eliminate... er... save each round. Will you eradicate the resident evil of the land, or will this be the dawn of the dead? —description from the publisher
Zombie Princess 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 Princess is 30–60 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 Zombie Princess for ages 15 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 Princess 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.
Zombie Princess belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Events, and Team-Based Game. 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 Princess are: Ted Alspach. 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 Princess 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.