
- BGG rank
- BGG #635
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Betrayal Legacy
- 3–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2018

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Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Z-Team Alpha is an expansion for Zpocalypse released in 2013 for 1–4 players, 100 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jeff Gracia and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
"It's been a year since the Zpocalypse started. All the cities are gone, and what few survivors remain are bedraggled and living off the remnants of what came before. Zombies still infest the wastelands without abandon and every death leads to an undeath. It's been survival of the meanest, baddest, and cleverest ever since. Standing apart from the fray is the Z-team, a special-ops group. They've been selected for their diverse zombie-slaying abilities and equipped to eradicate the infected zones so humanity can start the process of rebuilding civilization.” Z-team Alpha includes four post-apocalyptic Z-team members. These miniatures are designed to work with the Zpocalypse Squad base stands, however there is nothing stopping you from using them for your own mischievous ends in any other tabletop games. Each miniature comes fully assembled and unpainted. 4 Survivors Miniatures ( each approx. 12 x 25 x 35mm ) 4 Zpocalypse Survivor cards 4 Zpocalypse weapon cards 1 scenario card
Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Z-Team Alpha supports 1–4 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: Aftermath – Z-Team Alpha 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: Aftermath – Z-Team Alpha 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: Aftermath – Z-Team Alpha 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.
Zpocalypse: Aftermath – Z-Team Alpha belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Wargame. 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: Aftermath – Z-Team Alpha are: 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: Aftermath – Z-Team Alpha as an expansion for Zpocalypse. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zpocalypse to use it. Check that your edition of Zpocalypse is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.