
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,034
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Zpocalypse 2: Defend the Burbs
- 2–5 players
- 90–720 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2017

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Zpocalypse: Bonus Cards is an expansion for Zpocalypse released in 2013 for 1–4 players, 100 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Jeff Gracia and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
A set of six cards included with the Kickstarter version of the game. The two Doom and two Mutation cards are corrections of KS ZMaster misprints, while the Armory cards were listed in the enclosed letter as being "prototypes" as a thank-you for patience. 2 Armory Cards - Firearm: RPG - Melee: Hunting Bow 2 Corrected Doom Cards (backs on KS ZMaster cards were erroneously printed as Mutations) - Hematophobia - Blank card 2 Corrected Mutation Cards (backs in KS ZMaster cards were erroneously printed as Dooms) - Lieutenant - Big Boss
Zpocalypse: Bonus Cards 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: Bonus Cards 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: Bonus Cards 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.
Zpocalypse: Bonus Cards has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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: Bonus Cards belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Dice. 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: Bonus Cards 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: Bonus Cards 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.