Gamemodes

Quickplay Gamemode

Quickplay is the fastest way to jump into a match. Players are given a preset selection of plants and zombies based on the current arena.

How It Works:

• Skips the seed selection phase entirely
• Players are immediately placed into gameplay
• Seed packets are automatically assigned based on the arena's Quick Play seed types

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Custom Gamemode

Custom mode gives players full control over their seed packets. Both players build their own loadouts before the match begins.

How It Works:

• Players enter a seed selection phase before gameplay
• Zombie player selects their seed packets first
• Plant player selects their seed packets second

Turn Order:

• Zombie player always has first pick
• This gives the zombie player a strategic advantage in counter-picking

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Random Gamemode

Random mode generates a completely random loadout for both players. Each match is unique, and players must adapt to whatever seed packets they receive.

How It Works:

• Both players receive randomly selected seed packets
• Opponent's seed packets are hidden until the match starts and the seed is used

Seed Selection Logic:

Zombie Seeds:

• Randomly selected from all available zombie types
• Must meet arena requirements and recommendations

Plant Seeds:

• Generated based on the zombie seeds selected
• Dependency system ensures counter-play options

Dependency System: The random generator ensures plants have answers to zombies:

If Zombies or Plants Has...	Plant May Receive...
Any nocturnal plant	Coffee Bean
Zomboni	Spikeweed, Squash, or Jalapeno
Gargantuar	Cherry Bomb, Jalapeno, Squash, or Tangle Kelp
Pail, Screen Door, or Football Zombie	Wall-nut
Bungee Zombie	Umbrella Leaf
Catapult Zombie	Spikeweed, Squash, or Umbrella Leaf
Balloon Zombie	Cactus or Blover
Digger Zombie	Split Pea or Starfruit
Snorkel or Dolphin Rider	Tangle Kelp

Hidden Seed Packets:

• Opponent's seed packets appear as hidden/question marks
• Revealed when it is used for the first time