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World War Zed: Usa

This solitaire game pits you as the leader of the United States against an outbreak of Zombies or similar – called “Zeds” in the game. You must manage population centers, farmlands, refugees and the scientific and military response to the outbreak. There are counters for Zeds, Ri...

Players

1-2

Time

30-120

Age

?+

Weight

2

Rating

7.44

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The final interaction score for World War Zed: USA is 7.5 out of 10. This indicates a moderate level of direct confrontation, strategic depth in confrontation, and frequent interaction among players. However, the game does not place a strong emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

The final interaction score for World War Zed: USA is 7.5 out of 10. This indicates a moderate level of direct confrontation, strategic depth in confrontation, and frequent interaction among players. However, the game does not place a strong emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

World War Zed: USA has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing the replay value. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.

Luck profile

The final luck score for World War Zed: USA is 7, indicating a moderate level of luck influence in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

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This solitaire game pits you as the leader of the United States against an outbreak of Zombies or similar – called “Zeds” in the game. You must manage population centers, farmlands, refugees and the scientific and military response to the outbreak. There are counters for Zeds, Riots, Refugees, Survivalists, the US Army, the US Marines, and the US National Guard. There are markers for Farms, Cities, Forts, and Nuclear Detonations. The game map depicts the continental USA divided into 20 Regions from New York to Kansas to California. Game tracks on the map monitor food supplies, your remaining Production Points, and the DEFCON level among others. The game consists of the following components: 8-Page Rulebook Random Region and Events Sheet 20” x 17” Game Map 70 5-8 Inch Counters 38 3-4 Inch Counters One Quickplay Sheet A Scenario Book which includes Designer Notes Besides the Basic Game, there are 15 special Zeds characteristics (Fast, Evolving, Aquatic, Flight, and More), 11 exciting scenarios, and 8 additional setups (including historical periods) for hours of thrilling fun as you command USA resources in the struggle against Zeds. —description from the publisher

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Designers

1
David Kershaw

Artists

1
Jonathan Carnehl

Publishers

1
White Dog Games

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