Board game Asmodee Marvel Zombies Heroes' Resistance — cooperative miniatures Zombicide crossover

Marvel Zombies Heroes' Resistance by Asmodee is a cooperative tabletop scenario designed as a crossover for the Zombicide system. The game places iconic Marvel characters in narrative missions where teams must contain and survive a zombie outbreak. Gameplay emphasizes coordinated team play, objective-based scenarios, miniatures-driven combat, movement across modular maps, and management of limited resources to complete mission goals.

Advantages

This boxed scenario integrates thematic Marvel characters and settings with the established Zombicide mechanics, allowing players familiar with either brand to adapt quickly. The use of miniatures and scenario-driven maps enhances tactical depth and immersion without requiring extensive setup complexity. Cooperative rules and clear mission objectives promote teamwork and replayability through varied scenarios and evolving threats.

Suitable for

• Cooperative gaming sessions with 2–6 players
• Narrative campaign play and scenario-based one-shots
• Fans of Marvel characters seeking a darker, survival-focused theme
• Zombicide players looking for crossover content and new scenarios

Key specifications

• Game type: Cooperative tabletop scenario / Zombicide crossover
• Components: Themed miniatures, scenario maps, cards for events and actions, tokens and scenario sheets
• Player count: Designed for small groups (typically 2–6 players)
• Playtime: Scenario-dependent; sessions typically range from medium-length cooperative missions
• Mechanics: Team cooperation, mission objectives, movement and combat with miniatures, resource management

How to use

Set up the scenario map and place miniatures, cards, and tokens according to the scenario sheet. Choose or assign player characters and review the mission objectives. During play, players take turns performing movement, attacks, and special abilities while coordinating with teammates to complete objectives and manage limited resources. Follow scenario events and adjust strategy as zombie threat levels change; resolve combat and progression using the Zombicide-based rules provided in the scenario materials.

Recommendations

Use this scenario as a standalone experience or integrate it into an existing Zombicide campaign to expand story options. Ensure players review character abilities before starting and consider playing a shorter introductory scenario for first-time players to familiarize the group with crossover rules and iconography.