ZOMBIE MODE

The most challenging mode. Cleared cells don't stay cleared: they rise as zombies after a delay. Zombies spread infection to neighbors. Your only weapon: wildcard purges. A countdown timer adds urgency: the more zombies on the board, the faster time runs out.

ZOMBIE LIFECYCLE

KEY MECHANICS

• Uses Downset rules: 4-directional, decrement rerolls
• Cleared cells rise as zombies after ~5 seconds
• Zombies spread infection to adjacent active cells
• Infected cells become zombies after ~4 seconds
• Zombies have 2 HP, tap them twice to kill (they drop to cleared)
• Wildcards trigger a PURGE: kills all zombies and infected cells at once
• A 6-minute countdown timer ticks faster with each zombie on the board
• If the timer hits zero, it's game over: TIME'S UP

PURGE WILDCARD

TIPS

• Speed matters. Clear fast before zombies rise and the timer accelerates
• Save wildcards for when zombie count is high to reclaim time pressure
• Infected cells are a warning. Clear nearby active cells before they turn
• Watch the countdown timer. More zombies mean faster drain
• The zombie/turning counters in the stats row help you track the threat
• Focus on one area at a time to avoid being overwhelmed