Step 1 – Survivor Phase
Event + Equip: set up your turn.
Play an Event and equip a Weapon, spending AP to set up your board and tempo.
Quick-Start Guide
Just opened your
deck? Start here.
The Quick-Start Guide walks you through
01
Setting up your Survivor and Zombie decks
03
Using Action Points to play cards, attack, equip, and react
02
Understanding your zones (Zombie Zone, Threat Zone, Survivor Area, etc.)
04
Ending a turn and triggering zombie behavior
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Want to See it In Action
These walkthroughs show typical turns from both the Survivor and Zombie perspectives.
Step 2 - Zombie Phase (Spawn)
Walkers spawn and pressure the lanes.
The Zombie player spends TH to bring in Walkers and fill the Zombie / Threat Zones.
Step 3 - Big Threat Appears
Mutant joins the horde: big hit, bigger threat.
A high-TH Mutant crashes in, forcing you to respect its damage and abilities.
Step 4 – React / Quick Escape
React window: deny, redirect, or escape.
Spend TP on React cards or a Quick Escape roll to cancel or dodge incoming attacks.
Step 5 – End & Reset
End phase: resolve effects, plan your next turn.
Finish ongoing effects, clear “until end of turn” buffs, then get ready to refresh AP/TP.
Comprehensive Rulebook
Master The Game
With Complete Rules
For tournament play, designers, and advanced players. The Comprehensive Rulebook is the full breakdown of every mechanic, phase, card effect type, and game interaction.
It Includes
Zone transitions and state-based effects
Action Point economy and timing rules
Card anatomy and traits reference
Special rulings for Boss Monsters, passive effects, and stacking
Ready to Play?
Once you’re familiar with the basics, dive into a full match or build a custom deck and test your strategy against friends or the undead.