Zombie Kidz Evolution #1 Kids Game on BoardGameGeek Work Together to Fight Zombies Cooperative Game for Kids and Families That Grows Everytime You Play Ages 7+ 2-4 Players 15 Minutes

Super fun game for kids and adults too!

At the time of this review, I have played this game 26 times. My kids are 9 and 6. At first glance, this game looks very simple--perhaps too simple. So let's be clear, this is an easy to learn game because there are not many rules. But this is also a game that you get to add to it as you go which really makes it exciting to play a few games at a time. Within the box there are a bunch of envelopes that you only get to open after a certain number of games have passed. You can open up envelopes faster if you complete various achievements from the rulebook. This game is best played with kids. I wouldn't play it over other games with a group of adults, but there is a lot more to this game than most "kids games" So the game always feels new. Because you can try to win in different ways to unlock certain achievements so that you can open new envelopes. Those new envelopes will change the game in certain ways which will make you want to play again to try them out. And then when you've tried them out you'll realize you're close to getting to open a new envelope so why don't we play one more time and see if we can open it?

This was a Christmas gift for my grandkids ages 8, 10, and 13. They love it, and even the adults enjoy playing it with them. The rules are simple, and the envelopes contain new twists that keep the game interesting. The kids don't realize they are developing problem solving and communication skills as they work cooperatively to reach their goals. They're just having fun!

My son and I no longer play this game. Sadly. But man we got our moneys worth! We probably played over 40 games of Zombie Kidz. This game does a few things amazingly well...it slowly adds rules and complexity...it constantly provides incentives for further gameplay...and the gameplay is fairly quick for kids with short attention spans. You also still are allowed small progressions even when you lose. The theme and artwork are fun. Like a video game, once you complete the campaign we don't feel a huge need to revisit the game. But what other kids game have we played 40 plus times?? By far the best gaming experience I have had with my son, who was 5 when we played. I think the ideal age would be 5 to 8. For 20ish bucks...what are you waiting for?! 2024 Update: bought this game a second time to play with my other son, who is nine. He is not a gamer at all, almost an anti-gamer. He loves this game and it has been, again, one of my best gaming experiences. Just a note: I was curious why there were some negative reviews for the game...looks like most (if not all) are commenting on the rules only being in English. I don't see anything in the product description that would communicate otherwise but maybe I missed something.

During Pandemic time in 2020, my kids lost a lot of activities and I tried hard to find something to keep them busy and entertained. This game is a great help! My 6 year old and 8 year old were able to play together independently without fighting! So some of the highlights of the game that me and my kids like about: 1) Theme of zoombies (teacher and school) is very attractive, kids have fun looking at pictures of all zoombies evolved from teachers; 2) co-op setting of the game is a win in my family. My 6 year old and 8 year old used to fight in a lot of games and one always end up with tears, since they want to win so badly. In this game, they win as a whole team. The "high-five" feature in this game when you lock a gate is great since that made them to celebrate with each other and be team players during the course of the game; 3) Legacy style of the game is a new exciting introduction to kids. They are very excited to see the game evolved when they play more. Not to mention it is so much fun to collect all the stickers by trying to win trophies for various missions. 4) The simple rules made it possible for kids to play independently. We have enjoyed other games such as pandemic, splendor, carcassonne, tickets to ride and labyrinth. But in most cases, I have to be one player and play with them. This is the game that kids felt they want to make progress when I am not available and they "want" to play by themselves. I think the passport and sticker collection is driving them that way, and I'm very happy to see them motivated so strongly. Overall, an outstanding co-op legacy game for my kids (6 and 8), not sure if teenagers will like it, since the rules are very simple. PS: My kids already see the zoombie teens game and we will order it once it's available.

Very fun game, that grow as you play

Le jeu est en anglais alors que ce n’est pas précisé dans la description

Ein wunderbares Spiel, das bei uns regelmäßig auf den Tisch kommt! Es ist leicht verständlich und trotzdem nicht langweilig. Genau die richtige Mischung, um auch Kinder spielerisch an erste strategische Überlegungen heranzuführen. Besonders gut: die Evolution! Meine Tochter liebt es, dass sich das Spiel weiterentwickelt, neue Regeln, neue Überraschungen, Sticker kleben, Umschläge öffnen, das motiviert sie jedes Mal.

Great game for kids that keeps on changing the more you play. Helps with planning skills and decision making. Artwork is very good, my kids love it!

Kids love it for the levelling up experience. Simple but effective way for kids to gradually learnt about the game mechanics from basic to slightly more complicated with the additio al power boosts.

Picked this game up after reading positive reviews. I wanted something more challenging to play with my children, ages 5 and 8 and wanted it to be co-op. This game checked those boxes, so gave it a try! It’s been a huge success. Both my children enjoy the challenge and strategy of this game. Despite it involving “killing” zombies, it is not violent. You only need to move into a room to “kill” them and they are cycled back into the game. One of the biggest attractions of this game is the progression system, much like what is done in video games. As you play and complete various challenges you unlock (open sealed envelopes) different skills and abilities. My children absolutely love this and are eager to open another envelope to see what’s next. On the strategy level, new abilities keep the game fresh and ever changing. It starts slow and simple, and each envelope adds a layer of complexity, but the progression is gradual and allows children to work their way up to a quite complex game one step at a time. The changes never feel unfair, and you won’t always win. But we never find it frustrating. The game also offers a variety of ways to play. One side of the board is for two players, one side is for 3-4 players and changes how you can move about the board. My youngest really enjoys just playing with dad, so it works well. This game is a favourite in our house and we’ll be picking up Zombie Teens when we finish it. Bottom Line: Highly recommended purchase. Excellent co-op game, great strategy and very fun and exciting progression system. Both my children love it.