SurviveTheZomb THE OFFICE GAME

Wish the Zombie Apocalypse was here now?  Now you can pretend like it is with the SURVIVETHE ZOMB Office Game!

BACK STORY:

We've just learned that the nearby buildings been overrun by ZOMBIES!  We do not believe the infection has spread to this building, but we are setting up quarantine areas to keep everyone safe. BEWARE! If you step outside of the quarantine area we cannot guarantee your safety!

GAME SETUP: QUARANTINE AREAS
Use caution tape to "mark" specific quarantine areas where you do NOT want your game to be played.  This is great for areas where play may disturb the business day and distract workers from their duties.  Places like break rooms or common areas can be"outside" the quarantine zone, so once they step outside the boundaries, they are playing the game!  Here are some signs you can print to help clearly identify these areas:

Print this sign and place it on the inside of your caution tape to tell people that "once you're outside this area, the game is afoot!"

Print this sign and place it on the outside of your caution tape to tell people that "once you cross this line you are safe!"

GAME START: CARD DISTRIBUTION
HUMANS

-Most people will start as a healthy human.  Your job is to stay healthy!  

-If a zombie asks to see your card you can use any weapons or other items you have to attack it or even kill it.

-If you are able to kill the zombie then you keep it's card as a "trophy" 

-Be aware that every encounter with a zombie results in an infection!  If you cannot find a way to heal yourself, you will become a zombie!

-If you become a zombie you must give your card to the zombie who fully infected you.  

Most people should start as humans.  We recommend 80% or more start as humans.  Humans should receive a human profile card and one random item like a weapon, defense, or medicine.  You can also hide additional item cards around the office to make people "scavenge" for supplies.  This can be very effective for drawing attention to message boards or getting people to attend meetings on time.

Most people should start as humans.  Print these cards and give them to each  person designated to start as human.  Note the "infection level" on each card- this will show how much infection the human can take before they become a zombie!

BONUS ITEMS

-If you start as a human you will also receive a card with a bonus item. It may be a weapon, medicine, or other defensive item. Your bonus will include directions for using it.

-As a human you can team up with other humans to share or trade resources. This can only be done outside the quarantine area.

-These items can only be used outside the quarantine area, but since most have a limited use, be cautious about where and when you use them. In some cases you may find other humans who carry items that can refill or repair your item.

-If you become infected, you will not be allowed to use or trade your bonus items until you have been fully healed. If you become "fully infected" you must give your bonus items and profile card to the zombie who fully infected you.

-You may also hide resources in various locations. You could put clues to the locations of these items in a weekly newsletter or in an important e-mail.  This also gets people reading the various communications you have for your business day.  

Each human should also receive one random card, either an item or a weapon.  Item cards can be traded or given away as long as the human has not been infected.  Instructions for use are located on each card.  

Each human should also receive one random card, either an item or a weapon.  Weapon cards can be traded or given away as long as the human has not been infected.  Instructions for use are located on each card.

ZOMBIES
Some people in the office will be designated as "Zombies" and will start by spreading their infection to as many humans as they can!

If you are a zombie, your card will show your "infection" level. This is how much damage you can receive before you die, and how much you infect a human if you encounter one. It is your mission to infect as many humans as you can! When you infect a human you get to take their card and any items they carry as “trophies.” The goal is to collect as many trophies as you can! 

Zombie cards should be given in secret.  If the humans know who the zombies are they will group together and attack!  Zombies do not receive any extra bonus cards.  

If a human is infected and cannot heal or cure himself before the allotted time, he/she becomes a Zombie runner.  Be sure to print extra Zombie runner cards for the humans who get infected.  These can be left at a common area like with a receptionist or manager.  

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
1- Approach someone and ask to see their profile card.
2- If they are not an enemy you can make trades or create alliances as appropriate.
3- If they are an enemy then you must attack each other. The person initiating the conversation gets to take their turn first.
4- Damage given is equal to the power level of the weapon or the infection level of the zombie. 
5- Follow the instructions on your card for more details. There is no way to avoid damage or infection unless you have a special item that dictates otherwise.
6- If you are killed by the attack then you must give your profile card and any bonus items you hold to your opponent as a “trophy” of their win.
7- Items earned as “trophies” cannot be reused or reissued. 
8- In the event of a “tie” where both human is fully infected and the zombie is killed, both exchange profile cards as trophies. 
9- Humans that are fully infected become zombies. These individuals should obtain a new "Zombie Runner" profile card.  
10- Zombies that are killed are eliminated from the game.
11- If a Zombie survives the encounter his damage is automatically reset.
12- If the Zombie's attack infects the human but does not fully infect them they should follow up with the human to see if they were able to heal themselves.  If not, the zombie should be given the human profile card and any items/weapons as trophies. 

TIPS:

You can attack or be attacked any time you leave the quarantine areas. Be ready for these attacks, and defend yourself if you can using your bonus items. You may also decide to leave in groups, using each other’s resources to attack or defend yourselves. 

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