Old ZombieOld Maid with a cryptic twist. Make pairs and don’t end up with the lone Zombie card when the round ends.
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About the Game
Zombie! on Plato is just like the classic game of Old Maid, except you're trying to avoid being the zombie. It's way more intense!
Goal
Take cards to create matching pairs. Avoid being the player holding the Zombie card at the end of the game.
There is only 1 loser in the game, so don't be that guy.
Starting the Game
The game starts with a deck of 33 cards, including 1 Zombie card.
The cards are dealt randomly to all 4 players. Each player should have 8 cards, except for 1 player who has 1 extra Zombie card.
Gameplay
During each turn, a player takes a card from the player to the right.
If that new card creates a matching color and rank (e.g., King Hearts and King Diamonds), the player automatically discards that pair.
Each time the player completes their turn, their hand is automatically shuffled.
When a player finishes shedding all of their cards, that player is out of the game and is one of the winners.
The game continues clockwise until there are no more pairs and the only remaining card is the Zombie card.
Strategies
Whenever you get the Zombie card, it's a good idea to yell out "I'm not the Zombie, you're the Zombie!" in the chat and make some deathly gurgling noises as loud as possible.
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Can I play online?
Yes. Install the Plato app on iOS, Android, or macOS to play the full catalog with friends or matchmade opponents. You can also play Ocho online in your web browser — no install needed.
Can I play with friends?
Yep. Tap Create Private Game, then share the invite link or invite from your contacts. When they tap Accept, they're seated at your table.
Is it free?
Yes — free to play and ad-free. If you buy something, it's for looks (themes, profile flair), not power.
Is it fair?
Shuffles, deals, dice, and timers run on Plato servers, not your device. Everyone plays by the same rules and no one can peek at hidden information.
Is it safe?
You can block and report from profiles or chat. Public spaces use filters and human review. Some rooms use Chat Pass to deter spam, and privacy controls let you limit who sees you online.
Live vs. turn-based: what’s the difference?
Both are turn-taking; the difference is the clock. Live uses short timers for quick back-and-forth. Turn-based gives you longer — often up to 24 hours per move in games like Chess — so you can play at your pace.
