How many players is Card of the Dead?

Card of the Dead plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Card of the Dead take to play?

A game of Card of the Dead takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Card of the Dead any good?

Card of the Dead rates 5.5/10 from 501 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / zombies game built around hand management.

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Card of the Dead (2011)

2–5 players · 15 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.5 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 15 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 5.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like card games — light complexity, plays in 15 min.

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About Card of the Dead

In the survival action card game Card of the Dead, players are trapped in a town full of zombies; engulfed in the scourge of terror, they must try to survive the zombie horde. Some will frantically seek to flee the city, others will seek to barricade themselves in buildings against the terrible siege. By not getting surrounded, and through the use of both luck and brains(!), you will be able to survive the night.

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Card Game Zombies

Mechanics: Hand Management · Designer: Motohiro Nakamura

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Card of the Dead FAQ

How many players is Card of the Dead?: Card of the Dead plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Card of the Dead take to play?: A game of Card of the Dead takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Card of the Dead any good?: Card of the Dead rates 5.5/10 from 501 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / zombies game built around hand management.