Card game Portal Games Zombicide: Divine Beasts — 60 min, age 14+

Zombicide: Divine Beasts by Portal Games is a cooperative card game for 1–6 players that blends tactical decision-making with scenario-driven objectives. Designed for ages 14 and up and lasting around 60 minutes per session, the game emphasizes teamwork, modular challenges and mission-based zombie survival. Players work together using cards that represent actions, events and encounters to complete goals and overcome escalating threats.

Advantages

The card-driven structure allows quick setup and flexible scenario design while keeping gameplay focused on choices and coordination rather than complex rules. Cooperative mechanics ensure all players share responsibility for surviving encounters, and modular challenges offer replayability through varying objectives and encounter combinations. A 60-minute average playtime makes the game suitable for both single-session play and campaign-style continuity when scenarios are linked.

Suitable for

• Cooperative mission-based tabletop sessions
• Solo play to test strategies and scenario completion
• Small to medium groups (2–6 players) seeking tactical teamwork
• Players aged 14+ looking for scenario-driven zombie survival

Key specifications

• Game type: Cooperative card game with scenario objectives
• Players: 1–6
• Play time: Approximately 60 minutes
• Recommended minimum age: 14 years
• Gameplay elements: Tactical cards, modular encounters, cooperative objectives

How to use

Set up a scenario by selecting the scenario cards and arranging encounter decks according to the scenario rules. Each player chooses or is dealt a set of cards representing actions and abilities. During a round, players play cards to move, attack, use items or trigger events, coordinating with teammates to achieve scenario goals while managing threat escalation. Resolve encounters and end-of-round effects as specified by the scenario until the objective is completed or the group fails. The game’s rules provide guidance for setup, turn order and resolving card effects.

Usage recommendations

For smoother play, review the chosen scenario before starting, agree on a basic cooperation plan with other players, and keep encounter decks and card discard piles organized. Use sleeved cards if you expect frequent shuffling, and allow 10–15 minutes for setup and briefing when playing a new scenario.