Zombicide is a cooperative board game franchise in which 1–6 players take on the roles of survivors trying to fight through waves of zombies. Players complete mission objectives, level up their characters, and gather gear while avoiding being overwhelmed. The game is known for its cinematic gameplay, detailed miniatures, and escalating tension.

There are multiple editions and settings of Zombicide: Modern (classic), Black Plague (medieval fantasy), Green Horde, Invader (sci-fi), and 2nd Edition. Each version introduces unique survivors, enemies, weapons, and thematic mechanics, while retaining the core gameplay engine of action economy and zombie AI.

Each turn, players take actions such as moving, searching, opening doors, or attacking zombies. As the game progresses, players level up, gaining new skills and attracting stronger waves of enemies. Zombies act after survivors, using simple AI to chase the nearest targets, creating pressure and requiring careful planning each round.

Yes! Zombicide supports solo play right out of the box. You can control multiple survivors yourself or use solo rule variants. The game's cooperative nature and modular scenarios make it ideal for solo board gaming, with built-in scalability based on the number of characters in play.

Absolutely. Each Zombicide version has multiple expansions introducing new survivors, abominations (boss zombies), tiles, campaigns, and gear. Popular add-ons include “Friends and Foes,” “Wulfsburg,” “Dark Side,” and Kickstarter exclusives. These enhance replayability and allow players to customize their gaming experience.

No, Zombicide miniatures come unpainted but are highly detailed and ideal for hobbyists. Many board gamers enjoy painting the survivors and zombies to enhance the visual experience. The sculpts are high quality and vary by edition, often featuring exclusive models in Kickstarter releases.

Zombicide games and expansions are available at hobby shops, board game stores, and online retailers. Some items, especially Kickstarter exclusives, may be limited in print and only available through secondary markets. Be sure to check for bundles, reprints, or second editions to get the most value.