Random Encounters for ZombieRV (and other zombie games)

I’ve created a list of random encounters to add an extra layer of intrigue to games of ZombieRV. With a little tweaking, these encounters can easily be adapted for other zombie-themed games.

To use them, roll 2d6 at the start of each turn. The first die determines the section, while the second die selects the specific entry within that section.

1

 

1

A barking dog runs up to a random character pursued by 1d6 Zombies 12” behind it. The dog runs off next turn.

2

One random character has packed the wrong ammo for their Shoot weapon. They only have 1 shot left with it.

3

The primary weapon of a random character suddenly falls apart and is now useless.

4

A random vehicle has its car alarm go off. Generates 6 noise tokens. Stops at the end of the turn.

5

A massive storm rolls in, reducing visibility and making ranged attacks impossible during this turn.

6

A random character opens fire at the nearest building at “shadows”. Generates noise as usual.

2

 

1

A helicopter flies overhead and pulls all Zombies 2 move actions away in the same random direction.

2

An abandoned cell phone 1d6 inches from a random character, rings and generates 3 noise tokens for this turn.

3

All zombies stop moving and stare blankly into the distance for the next turn. Roll 1d6; on a 5 or 6, they gain +1 movement for the following two turns, as if drawn by some unseen force.

4

The last slain Zombie wasn’t dead and rises again!

5

The nearest Zombie to a random character is recognised as a loved one. Replace the Zombie with a Nasty Zombie.

6

Do not roll on the Zombie Spawn Table this turn.

3

 

1

Roll twice on the Zombie Spawn Table this turn.

2

A random character twists their ankle. They can only move 5”.

3

A random character needs to urinate. They can only take 1 action per turn until the character spends an entire turn out of sight of all other models (both enemies and friends).

4

A random character is trapped in an obstacle and cannot move.  Must use two actions to extricate themselves.

5

A random character has found a way to improve their melee weapon (+1 to melee roll).  If he/she didn’t have a melee weapon, then he/she has just improvised one from an item close at hand.

6

Found one dose of medicine.


 

4

 

1

The nearest Zombie (not in melee) to any human reveals him/herself as a survivor who has been masquerading as one of the Zombies in order to survive. 

2

A random character triggers a hidden booby trap(generating 3 noise), losing both their actions this turn and taking a wound.

3

Heavy rain begins, reducing visibility and movement for all units by half for this turn.

4

A random character has sprained their wrist. They suffer -1 to melee rolls.

5

A random character finds unexpected bravery in the face of overwhelming odds, gaining +1 to all attack rolls for the next turn.

6

Found some extra ammo.

5

 

1

A random character witnesses something truly horrifying. They suffer a -1 to all actions for the rest of the turn.

2

A strong gust of wind knocks down a random character.

3

The ground becomes muddy from recent rain, reducing movement for all characters by 2” this turn.

4

A car bursts into flames nearby. Generates 4 noise tokens and creates a barrier for 3 turns.

5

A swarm of rats pours out of a building, moving towards a random character. They must spend the next turn shaking them off.

6

Found a weapon.

6

 

1

A military supply crate falls from the sky 1d6 inches from a random character. Place one search token.  It contains one random Loot item. However, it also generates 4 noise tokens as it crashes down.

2

Bright red flares shoot up from a random table edge. All Zombies take 2 move actions towards the same table edge.

3

A random character suffers a bout of coughing. Add 1 noise token to the character.

4

A static-filled radio begins to broadcast loudly from a random building, generating 5 noise tokens for this turn.

5

A random character hears distant gunfire and becomes momentarily distracted. That character loses their next turn, spending the turn searching for the source of the noise, but nothing comes of it.

6

Found some supplies.

 


Comments

  1. I like this a lot -- I think I will add it in to my games once the players feel it is starting to get "too easy"...ha, ha! Do you have this as a PDF or Word Doc that you could send me? I can either PM it to you on LAF or send it here...

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    1. Hi Mike, it's a Word .doc. I'll send it to you via LAF. Glad you like it. I'll be interested to hear how you get on with it.

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  2. Nice set of random encounters, they add more atmosphere to the game.

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