Zombicide Zombies Phase

Welcome to the thrilling world of Zombicide! In this game, you will find yourself immersed in a post-apocalyptic world infested with hordes of terrifying zombies. It’s time to grab your weapons, gather your courage, and fight for survival.

During the Zombies Phase, you will witness the relentless advances of the undead. They will be on the move, ready to devour anything in their path. It’s crucial to understand how this phase works in order to strategize and outsmart these brain-hungry monsters.

First and foremost, the zombies will move towards the noisiest Survivor or the one with the fewest number of zombies in their zone. They are drawn to noise like moths to a flame. So, it’s imperative to keep a low profile and avoid attracting unnecessary attention.

When the zombies move, they will take the shortest path possible to reach their target. They are not particularly known for their intelligence, but they can certainly surprise you with their speed and numbers. Stay alert and be prepared for any unexpected surprises.

Another important aspect to consider is the spawning of new zombies. As the game progresses, you will notice that new zombies will appear on the board. These fresh entrants to the horde will be placed in designated spawn zones, and they will join the relentless pursuit of survivors.

You must also be aware of zombie activations. When it’s time for the zombies to attack, they will target the Survivors in their zone. These brain-hungry creatures will unleash their fury in an attempt to feast on your flesh. Stay vigilant and use your weapons wisely to fight them off.

Remember, the zombies are relentless. They do not sleep, they do not tire. They will keep coming until they get what they want – to satisfy their insatiable hunger. It’s up to you to stand against the horde and find a way to survive.

In this phase, every decision matters. Your strategy, the weapons you choose, and the way you move on the board can make all the difference. Stay focused, adapt to the situation, and work together with your fellow Survivors to overcome the ongoing undead invasion.

So, are you ready to face the relentless horde of zombies? Can you outsmart them and find a way to survive? The fate of humanity rests in your hands. Gather your weapons, muster your courage, and let the battle for survival begin!

Now that all the survivors have finished their turn, it’s time for the zombies to make their move. Unlike the survivors who are controlled by players, the zombies act on their own, following a specific set of steps:

Step 1 – Activation

Each individual zombie takes its turn and uses its available action to either attack or move, depending on what’s happening in the game. Keep in mind that the zombies will first resolve all their attacks before they move, but they can only either attack or move with one action.

Attack

When I’m in the same area as a Survivor, I get the chance to attack. And let me tell you, my attacks never miss – no need to roll any dice for that!

If a Survivor happens to be carrying an Equipment card, I’ll snatch it if I can. It’s up to the player controlling that Survivor to choose which Equipment card I take, and then they have to discard it. As a result, the Survivor gets a Wounded card instead, which takes the place of the lost Equipment.

Now, here’s something interesting. When the player organizes their Survivor’s inventory, they can move that Wounded card around, just like an Equipment card. But there are a couple of things that they can’t do with it – they can’t toss it out or trade it, and it limits how much Equipment the Survivor can carry.

Now, let’s talk about what happens if a Survivor ends up with two Wounded cards. In that case, they’re out – eliminated – and all their Equipment gets tossed aside. But here’s the twist: if there are multiple Survivors in the same area as me, the players can decide how to divide up the Wounded cards among them. Because, hey, cooperation means sharing the pain and suffering!

Here’s an example: When a Walker in a Zone with two Survivors makes its move, it causes one wound. You and your fellow players get to choose which Survivor will get the Wounded card and lose their equipment.

You can decide to give the Wounded card to a Survivor who isn’t carrying any equipment. Or you might choose to give it to a Survivor who is already wounded, putting them out of their misery!

It’s a feeding frenzy! Zombies fight in packs. Whenever all the Zombies in a Zone are activated at the same time as a Survivor, they all join forces to attack. Even if there are way more Zombies than needed to kill their victim, they will all take part in the onslaught.

For example: Let’s say there are seven Walkers in the same Zone as two Survivors. Four of the Walkers would be enough to take out the unlucky Survivors completely, but all seven will still use their turn to attack. It’s chow time!

Move

When I’m dealing with Zombies that haven’t attacked, I need to consider how they move. It’s actually pretty interesting. Here’s what happens:

• If a Zombie can see a Survivor, it will move toward that Survivor.
• If a Zombie can see Survivors in different Zones, it will go toward the noisiest group, even if they’re far away. Remember, each Survivor counts as a Noise token.
• If a Zombie can’t see anyone, it will move toward the Zone with the most Noise tokens.
• If a Zombie can’t see anyone and there’s no path to the Survivors, it will move toward the noisiest Zone as if all doors were open. They can’t go through locked doors, though.

When Zombies move, they always choose the shortest route to their target Zone. If there’s more than one route of the same length, the Zombies split into groups and follow all possible routes.

Hey there!

Ever wondered what happens when groups of zombies get too big? Well, let me fill you in. They actually split up if different target zones contain the same number of noise tokens. But here comes the interesting part, sometimes we need to add more zombies to make sure all the new groups have the same number of each type. Pretty cool, huh?

But wait, there’s more:

• The abomination never splits. Instead, we (the players) get to decide which direction it goes. That’s a heavy responsibility!
• If there aren’t enough zombies for a split, each zombie of the designated type immediately gets an extra activation. Talk about resourcefulness!
• Now, this is a fun fact: fatties don’t get extra walker escorts when they split. Not sure what that means? Let me explain. Basically, they gotta fend for themselves.

Once upon a time, in a world infested with Zombies, a horde approached a group of Survivors.

The Zombies had two possible paths to follow, each of equal length. They decided to divide themselves into two groups.

Two Walkers went down one path while the other two took the other. One of the Walkers joined the company of a Fatty, and the second group also received a Fatty (without any additional Walkers). The three Runners also divided themselves, with two joining the first group and the remaining Runner joining the second group.

To maintain symmetry, an additional Runner was added to the second group. The Survivors were now facing an even greater challenge!

A Challenging Scenario

Hey there! Did you know that runners in the game have a special ability that allows them to take two actions per turn? It’s pretty cool, right? So, here’s how it works: after all the zombies, including runners, have taken their first action, the runners get to activate again and take their second action. They can either attack a survivor in their zone or, if there’s no one to attack, they can move to another zone. It’s like they get a double dose of action!

Let me give you a couple of examples to make it clearer:

Example 1: Picture this – a group of three runners and a fatty are just one zone away from a survivor. First, they use their first action to move towards the survivor because there’s no one to attack in their zone. Then, they get to use their second action, and since they’re now in the same zone as the survivor, they attack. Each runner inflicts a wound, which is enough to take down the survivor. It’s a win for the zombies!

Example 2: Here’s another scenario. Imagine there’s a runner and a survivor in the same zone, and there’s also a walker in the adjacent zone. The runner decides to attack the survivor with its first action, causing a wound. But then, the walker spots the survivor and moves into their zone. So, the runner takes advantage of its second action and attacks the survivor again, this time finishing them off. Tough luck for the survivor!

Example 3: Now, let’s say there’s a survivor surrounded by three walkers, two fatties, and two runners. All the zombies, including the runners, attack the survivor, inflicting a total of seven wounds. Ouch! But here’s the catch – it only takes two wounds to kill the survivor. So, the remaining five wounds don’t really matter in this case. After all the attacking is done, the runners use their second action. Since there’s no one left to attack, they move to the zone that’s making the most noise. Smart move, right?

And that’s how runners make their mark in the game! They get to act twice in a turn, giving the survivors quite a run for their money. So, next time you play, make sure to keep an eye out for those speedy runners!

Step 2 – The Infestation Begins

So, here’s the deal. This map I’ve got shows where those pesky Zombies come out at the end of every turn. We call these spots Spawn Zones. So, you want to pay attention to the Spawn Zones, alright? Okay, let me break it down.

When it’s time for the Zombies to spawn, you point to a Spawn Zone and pick a Zombie card. Easy peasy. Now, here’s the cool part – each card has a line on it, and you gotta read the line that matches the Danger Level of the toughest Survivor we’ve got left. You know, the one with the most experience.

Now, the card will have a color on it, like blue, yellow, orange, or red. And that color matches the Danger Level, see? So, you place the number and type of Zombies that are shown on that line you just read. It’s like their playbook or something.

Alright, once you’re done with a Spawn Zone, move on to the next one. Always start with the same zone and just keep going around in a circle. Like clockwise. You got it?

Oh, and one more thing. When a Fatty shows up, he’s got two little buddies with him. They’re like his bodyguards or something. But, here’s the deal – he only brings his pals when he first shows up, not when you add a Fatty to a group of Zombies that got split up. Just thought you should know.

And hey, if we run out of Zombie cards, no problem! We just grab the discarded ones and shuffle them up to make a fresh deck. We’re all good to go!

Let me share some interesting information about the game of Zombies versus Survivors with you. As you embark on this thrilling adventure, it’s important to understand how experience points and danger levels factor into the gameplay.

In this game, each player starts with a certain number of experience points, which determine their danger level. This is represented by a color – Blue, Yellow, or Red. The more experience points you have, the higher your danger level and the tougher your challenges will be.

For instance, let’s take Wanda and Doug as examples. Wanda has 5 experience points, placing her in the Blue Danger Level. Doug, on the other hand, has 12 experience points, putting him in the Yellow Danger Level. Now, let’s see how this affects the gameplay.

One of the key aspects of the game is the number of Zombies that spawn each turn. This is determined by the danger level of the most experienced Survivor. In this case, since Doug is in the Yellow Danger Level, we look at the Yellow line, which corresponds to him. This line tells us how many Zombies will spawn each turn.

It’s fascinating how experience points and danger levels shape the gameplay. The higher your danger level, the more challenging and intense the game becomes. Additionally, it’s important to interpret and understand the information presented to make strategic decisions and navigate through the game effectively.

So, as you embark on your journey in the world of Zombies versus Survivors, remember to use your experience points wisely and make the most out of your danger level. Good luck!

Let me tell you about two really interesting cards: the Extra Activation card and the Manhole card. These cards are different from the others because they don’t bring any Zombies into the designated Zone.

Hey there! So, let’s talk about these super cool Extra Activation cards. They have a pretty interesting effect when you use them. You know, usually when you use a card in the game, some Zombies show up in a specific area. But with these special cards, that’s not the case.

When you play an Extra Activation card, you don’t get any new Zombies. Instead, something pretty wild happens. All the Zombies of a certain type that are already on the board get to take another turn. How crazy is that? It’s like they get a bonus round or something!

Now, here’s the thing. These cards only work when the danger level is not at its highest, the Blue Danger Level. So, you know, when things are really intense and the Zombies are at their fiercest, these cards don’t do anything. But, hey, they can be super useful in other situations, right?

So, now you know! When you reveal an Extra Activation card, no new Zombies show up. Instead, the existing Zombies of a certain type get an extra turn. Just remember, these cards only work when the danger level is not at its highest. Pretty cool, huh? Now go out there and have some fun experimenting with those cards!

When I draw a Manhole card, no Zombies appear on the designated Zone. Instead, I place the indicated number and type of Zombies in every Zone where the map shows a manhole, on every tile where at least one Survivor stands. Manhole invasions never happen on tiles without Survivors.

Hey, listen up: The Danger Level used for spawning Zombies is determined by the Survivor with the highest Danger Level still in the game. If that Survivor gets eliminated, the Danger Level drops to that of the next most experienced Survivor.

The Survivors are in this street. They’re on two different tiles!

Running Low on Miniatures

So here’s the deal: the Zombicide box comes packed with a massive horde of Zombies that’s just itching to overrun a city. But, there’s a little snag – sometimes, you might find yourself running low on a particular type of miniature when you need to put a Zombie on the board. It could happen when they’re spawning, infiltrating a building, or simply multiplying.

What do you do in this sticky situation? Well, if you find yourself short on a specific type of Zombie, don’t worry. You should still place any remaining Zombies you have of that type on the board. Then, after all is said and done, those lucky few Zombies will get an extra chance to wreak havoc with an additional activation. It’s like a little bonus to make up for the shortage.