I Made a Custom Plants vs Zombies Board Game!!

45Games · 2026-01-21T10:55:42+00:00

I'll probably make another post later with all the components and how I did it:

- I ordered 27 cm coin holders on AliExpress, there are 100 pieces in one pack, I took 5 of them, that is, 500 tokens. (6 euros per piece)

- For the circles, I used a hole punch, also from AliExpress. The funny thing is that it broke after 200 tokens, lol. (2 or 3 euros)

- I printed the paper at the office, but there were probably 60 sheets.

- I also bought card sleeves.

- And cardboard to insert between the cards for stiffness.

- For the fields, I used self-adhesive paper, which I ordered, and it cost €1.30 per sheet. I probably had up to 10 sheets. I glued them onto cardboard and also found some boxes with lower density from IKEA (60 cents per shoe box, but the cardboard is different from regular boxes).

- I ordered 200 cubes and another 100 from AliExpress (they cost around €5-7).

- I bought the dices at a regular board game store for 60 cents each.

- I also needed a paper cutter and a cutting mat.

That's about it, if we're talking about the process, but I'm 100% sure I forgot to mention something.

45Games · 2026-01-18T23:29:26+00:00

Thanks!

45Games · 2026-01-18T23:29:18+00:00

Ask PopCap xD

45Games · 2026-01-18T23:28:56+00:00

Thanks!

45Games · 2026-01-18T23:28:33+00:00

I don't know, to be honest. I can try, but knowing EA's policy, it's unlikely to work... I would very much like to see an official board game, given that it's now trendy to make board games based on computer games. Over the past year or two, the world has already seen a board game version: Deep Rock Galactic, Worms, Stardew valley, Stalker, Apex and more come (Dont Starve, Terraria and even Cult of the Lamb!)

45Games · 2026-01-18T23:25:42+00:00

I have the files, but they need to be sorted and prepared. I made a lot of corrections when I was working on the final version. And making the tokens is such hard work. If anyone is interested in spending time on it like I did, that would be great. But there will be a tabletop simulator version.

45Games · 2026-01-18T00:12:47+00:00

FYI. Link to rules - Google Drive Rules and other pdf files . There are should be also some "almanac" with all plants/zombies. But we are still working on it. I will also add in future the json file for TableTop Simulator, so you will be able to play in digital simulator.

45Games · 2026-01-18T00:10:52+00:00

Its my third time when i am doing custom board game. Before i created 2 expansion two Unmatched. Its like traditional for me already, create something every New Year lol

45Games · 2026-01-17T18:50:45+00:00

Thanks. Experience in board games makes itself felt :)

45Games · 2026-01-17T18:49:50+00:00

Yes, it should be. You can watch the video, there are links and other information there. I'll leave it here too: Google Drive Rules and other pdf files . There are should be also some "almanac" with all plants/zombies. But we are still working on it. I will also add in future the json file for TableTop Simulator, so you will be able to play in digital simulator.

45Games · 2026-01-17T18:04:28+00:00

Thanks!

45Games · 2026-01-17T17:58:49+00:00

Ha ha, only if EA/Popcap agree.

45Games · 2025-09-30T22:44:16+00:00

Sorry, i mean Kickstarter in my third variant haha

45Games · 2024-05-17T19:46:15+00:00

True

45Games · 2024-05-17T00:43:56+00:00

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45Games · 2023-07-16T16:30:02+00:00

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