Nothing’s more fun than whipping out a board game and physically playing with your friends, but do you know how we can make it even more engaging? Well, by adding zombies into the mix of course!

The strategic finesse of any board game combined with the adrenaline of being hunted by a horde of undead results in some of the most stressful but fun gaming experiences you and your friends will ever have. Now, immerse yourself in the worlds of these five best zombie board games and let the chaotic mayhem ensue.

5. City of Horror

Explore an infested city in this thrilling survival horror game, City of Horror, where you and your friends try to survive swarms of zombies while sacrificing others along the way in order to live through another day.

While it’s mostly just a game about surviving rather than killing zombie hordes, there's plenty to keep you engrossed in its decaying world. Death is unavoidable in City of Horror; every minute, survivors will be sacrificed and eaten by the undead, and players must try to plan out ideas first before engaging in action. It’s a game shaped by decisions. The game also boasts a gorgeous art style, with everything from the characters to the stand-ups, seeming done with care.

It’s a game full of zombies, sacrifices, and lots and lots of backstabbing.  

4. Zombicide

In Zombicide, choose from a group of survivors as they combat the endless amount of undead while attempting to scavenge for supplies.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of playing a survival game is the sense of increasing power and this game provides that very well. As you progress through the game and kill zombies, you gain experience, making you feel like a badass. However, the game's difficulty increases as well, providing a challenge as the zombie hordes grow in number. But even if the game had more thrills than chills, the events will always be unique thanks to the customizable board and a variety of scenarios to play.

And it even has many expansions and settings to choose from providing endless entertainment.

3. Last Night on Earth

If you like a game that doesn’t take itself way too seriously, then look no further than Last Night on Earth. A game in which a set of players take control of small-town heroes and the living dead in a different array of scenarios based on cheesy B-Horror plots. 

What separates this game from the others on the list is its unique presentation; from the tropey characters to the customizable board that can result in chaotic events, there are incredibly lots of things here that will keep you invested in the game for hours. On top of that, its many scenarios provide an endless possibility of story-telling which results in a ton of replay value.

The game’s rules and mechanics are also easy enough for casuals players to grasp without having to worry about strategy, resulting in an incredibly accessible and enjoyable experience. 

2. Dawn of the Zeds

In Dawn of the Zeds, you must stand your ground while defending yourself and others from massive hordes of zombies.

Working together to survive is the name of the game in this frenetic board game full of flesh-eating undead. Scouring the town for supplies, building defenses, and providing a cure for the ill, are only a few of the things to do in this incredible game. It’s also rich with atmosphere and story to keep you immersed in it, hooking you for hours.

The game is even ideal for solo play for anyone who prefers surviving alone in a world full of undead.

1. Dead of Winter

Prepare yourself for an immersive experience in Dead of Winter. A semi-cooperative survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world where you and other survivors are tasked to work together to achieve a common goal: to win the game.

Here’s a game where the emphasis is on the survival aspect rather than zombie killing. Throughout the whole game time, you'll be managing your colony by scavenging dangerous locations for supplies to increase morale, and each of the survivors that you take on the role of has their own secret objective whether it be a psychological issue or maybe a betrayal to the group. Its many situations will have you on the edge of your seat every other minute, as you try to figure out who to trust.

However, the undead and the creeping suspicion aren’t the only danger in its harsh and cruel world but also other crises and natural causes, from frostbites to starvation, meaning no place and human is ever safe.

This is an essential game for every board game aficionado and is the perfect entertainment for a game night and a way to ruin your friendship.

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