Zombicide: 2nd Edition · Board game rules
How many inventory slots does a Survivor have?
Quick answer
A Survivor has 5 inventory slots: 2 Hand slots and 3 Backpack slots.
Details
Each Survivor’s inventory is divided into two types of slots:
- Hand slots: 2 slots, each holding 1 Equipment card. Weapons or items in Hand slots can be used normally.
- Backpack slots: 3 slots, holding up to 3 Equipment cards. Non-weapon cards with "May be used in the Backpack" can be used while in the Backpack, but most Equipment requires being in a Hand slot to function [p.16 — Inventory].
Players can discard cards freely to make room for new ones, even during another player’s Turn.
Watch out:
The "Hoard" Skill (p.65) allows carrying 2 extra Equipment cards, but these are placed near the Dashboard, not in standard slots. This is an exception, not the base rule.