A great into to tabletop gaming for the FPS set. If you have friends who do a lot of computer or console videogaming, Zombies!!! might be the perfect transition to get them interested in the world of tabletop gaming.

The concept behind the game is as simple as it is rich; you and your buddies are in the middle of a town overrun by the walking dead, and are racing to be the first to find your way out of town. Along the way, it is hack n' slash delight! Players acquire various weapons and techniques for either fighting or avoiding the zombies, and all players also get the benefit of moving the zombies around on occasion, adding to the fun. This game draws very thoroughly on the 80s zombie movie tradition, and people who are familiar with that will enjoy it that much more.

Visually, the game is quite impressive. While the card art may be a bit too graphic for some, everyone seems to love the little plastic zombie miniatures that chase your "shotgun guys" around the board, and the tiles you lay out for parts of the town are rich in detail.

Why not five stars, then? The game can tend to bog down a little bit when played with the rules in the box. Fortunately, there are a number of places on the internet where quick-play rules can be found that speed up the action and reduce the odds that you will simply be dying over and over again. THE beer and pretzels game for your collection.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]