Zombicide: 2nd Edition · Board game rules
How do you handle running out of zombies in a game?
Quick answer
If zombies of a required type are unavailable, place remaining miniatures, then all existing zombies of that type perform an extra activation.
Details
When players run out of miniatures for a specific zombie type during spawning:
- Place all remaining miniatures of that type on the board as normal.
- If additional zombies are still needed, all existing zombies of that type on the board immediately perform an extra activation (resolving attacks and moves as usual).
- This process repeats (multiple extra activations) until the required number of zombies is spawned.
This rule ensures the zombie threat persists even when physical miniatures are exhausted [p.26 — Running out of Zombies].
Watch out: Extra activations can drastically increase zombie aggression in a single phase. Prioritize clearing zombies before they trigger repeated activations!