Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game

Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game is a thrilling survival horror board game that puts players in the role of heroes fighting against a multitude of zombies in an infested city. The dynamics of the game allow one or more players to take on the role of zombies, while the rest defend themselves as heroes. The board is modular, with pieces that combine randomly, making each game unique and unpredictable. Several immersive scenarios offer different challenges, increasing replayability and excitement. With simple and quick rules, it's easy for new players to get into the action, but the strategic depth ensures engaging and cooperative matches, where the heroes' survival depends on teamwork and quick decision-making. Get ready for a night full of adrenaline and challenges as you take on the undead menace!

Age 12 + 90 min 2 to 6 players

Artists: Jack Scott Hill;

Designers: Jason C. Hill;

Date: 2007

Note: 7.5

Mechanics: Hand Management, Players with Different Skills, Team play, Data Scrolling, Scroll / Rotate and Move, Modular tray

Topics: Horror/Terror, Fighting / Martial Arts

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game

Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game is a board game involving two opposing sides: humans and zombies. One player (or group of players) controls the human heroes, while the other controls the zombies.

The heroes have a specific objective to fulfill, such as finding an item, escaping from the map, or defending a location until time runs out. Zombies, on the other hand, have the task of preventing the heroes from achieving their goals, usually by eliminating them.

The game is played in rounds, with the heroes and zombies taking turns. The heroes usually have options to move, attack and use items, while the zombies focus on moving and attacking with the intention of diminishing the heroes' resources and life.

Each human character has unique abilities and different levels of resistance and combat. Managing resources well and knowing how to work as a team are key to the heroes' victory.

On the zombie turn, they are generated in predetermined locations on the board and follow simple movement rules that reflect their inexorable behavior.

The game includes elements of luck, such as dice rolling and cards that can change the course of matches, adding unexpected twists and additional challenges.

Winning requires strategy, whether it's coordinating the heroes' best actions to fulfill the objectives, or efficiently managing the growing number of zombies to overwhelm the heroes.

Main objective

The main objective of "Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game" is to survive a zombie apocalypse, where players take on the role of heroes or zombies. The heroes must complete specific missions, such as escaping or defending an area, before time runs out or everyone is killed, while the zombie players try to stop the heroes by attacking them and generating more zombies. The game combines strategy and chance, resulting in a competitive experience and tense narrative, reflecting classic horror movie themes.

Tips for playing Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game:

  • Use the barricades strategically to block the zombies' advance along critical paths.
  • Stock up on ammo and powerful weapons for times when you face zombie bosses or large hordes.
  • Coordinate the movement of characters as a team to maximize the effectiveness of joint attacks.
  • Explore the map to collect valuable items and increase your chances of survival.
  • Maintain a balance between offense and defense to deal with different game situations.
  • Take advantage of special evening events to turn the game in your favor when possible.

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Mechanics of Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game

  • Hand Management: Each player has a hand of cards that offer strategic advantages, such as weapons, events or special abilities. Effective management of these cards, knowing when to use or save them, is crucial to success in the game, influencing combat and movement.
  • Players with Different Skills: Each hero character has unique abilities that affect the game strategy. For example, some characters may be more effective in combat, while others have support or movement capabilities. Players must use these skills efficiently to deal with the zombie threats.
  • Team play: Last Night on Earth requires cooperation between the heroes. Players must plan and execute joint strategies to maximize their effectiveness against the zombies, constantly discussing the best courses of action to complete the objectives determined by the scenario.
  • Rolling dice: Combats and some actions in the game are resolved by rolling dice, introducing an element of luck and uncertainty. Players must manage this risk, using skills and cards to modify or influence the results of the rolls in their favor whenever possible.
  • Scroll / Rotate and Move: Character movement is determined by dice rolling, requiring tactical planning to maximize range and positioning on the board. This adds unpredictability and the need for continuous adaptation to the players' strategy.
  • Modular tray: The game board is made up of modular pieces, which can be rearranged to create different layouts, providing great replayability. Each match can present new challenges and tactical opportunities, depending on the configuration of the board, slightly altering the dynamics of movement and positioning.

Game components Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game

See all the items in the game below Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game:

  • Action Cards
  • Playable characters
  • Game Board
  • Zombie cards
  • Resources and Items
  • Markers and parts
  • Attack data
  • Event Cards

Additional Information

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