- BGG rating
- 6.7
Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Angry Joe
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,634
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Zpocalypse
2013
Rules assistance for Zpocalypse
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 100 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Zpocalypse
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Zpocalypse is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 100 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Julie Ahern and Jeff Gracia and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Dr. Insano
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Jim Sterling
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Linkara
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Totalbisquit
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Z-Team Alpha
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Z-Team Beta
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Zpocalypse: Animal Survivor Card Pack
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Zpocalypse: Bonus Cards
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Zpocalypse: Survivor Card Pack #1
- 1–4 players
- 100 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Zpocalypse: Zmaster
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Zpocalypse: Zmergency
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
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About the game
Zpocalypse is a survival board game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Two to four players start in a basement/fallout shelter which can lead out to several base locations or even through the tunnels to sewer grates throughout the transformable board. The survivors are trying to make it day to day in a world torn apart from the walking dead. As in any survival game, one needs food, guns, ammo, and more. Players go out into the wasteland and scavenge for supplies, or perhaps to find a new gun or melee weapon to fend off the next zombie attack. In addition to gathering supplies, each player forms and controls his own squad – and each squad works to fortify the bases. Your walls and barbed wire won’t hold the dead for long, however, and they’re getting hungry. Characters receive victory points for killing zombies, building defenses, and successfully completing goals. Victory points show who is soldiering on the best in this wasteland. The final tally of points determines the winner. Victory points also act as experience points for leveling up a character. The game combines combat, tactics, resource collecting, character development, team play, and strategy towards the goal of surviving in the Zpocalypse!
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Greenbrier Games
Questions and answers
Zpocalypse supports 2–4 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 Zpocalypse is 100 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 Zpocalypse for ages 14 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.
Zpocalypse has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
Zpocalypse belongs to these categories: Fighting, Horror, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. 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 Zpocalypse are: Julie Ahern and Jeff Gracia. 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 Zpocalypse 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.