On May 18, 2011, Z-Man Games and Skybound reached an agreement for Z-Man to license Robert Kirkman’s “The Walking Dead” board game.  The Walking Dead is based on the popular comic book series of the same name, and gives players the chance to play Rick, Shane, Andrea, and their other favorite characters while dealing with zombies, collecting supplies, and picking up the pieces of their lives.

The game is designed for 1 to 6 players aged 13 and above.  Suggested retail price is $39.99, with the release date expected to be “late Summer 2011”.