{"id":4177,"date":"2015-07-04T11:30:28","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T11:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bucksurdu.com\/blog\/?p=4177"},"modified":"2015-07-04T11:32:24","modified_gmt":"2015-07-04T11:32:24","slug":"zombie-mall-play-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bucksurdu.com\/blog\/?p=4177","title":{"rendered":"Zombie Mall Play Test"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"During<\/a>
During setup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At Historicon in two weeks I’ll be running a zombie game using GASLIGHT set in a shopping mall. \u00a0Last night was the play test.<\/p>\n

\"Before<\/a>
Before the carnage began<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many of the HAWKs built one or more stores to be assembled into a shopping mall. \u00a0From the pictures you can see the different styles and types of stores, from my gaming store to Don’s Pier 7 Imports, Eric’s ice cream store, and Greg’s Asian food restaurant.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
A long view of the mall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Each player controlled a faction, such as The A Team, the Scooby Gang, Cub Scouts, Congressmen, and Sisters of Mercy. \u00a0Their goal was “cooperatition,” meaning that the the factions were competing to get the most “treasures” out of the mall, but would often work together to ensure they were not overwhelmed by the zombies.<\/p>\n

\"Inside<\/a>
Inside the ice cream store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Freddie<\/a>
Freddie of the Scooby Gang draws a bead on a zombie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"A<\/a>
A view inside Don's Pier 7 Imports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Early<\/a>
Early in the game<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/a>
The Zombie Machine crashes into the mall, knocking over tables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Hannibal<\/a>
Hannibal and Face facing a mob of zombies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The game became a chaotic zoo after a while, which is what I wanted. \u00a0I think everyone had a good time. \u00a0Thanks to all the HAWKs who built stores, and thanks to Bill, Don, and Mike for pushing zombies all evening.<\/p>\n