How to Grow a Pile of Zombies Into Space: The Definitive PvZ Guide

So, you want to build a monument to your zombie-slaying prowess that reaches for the stars? In Plants vs. Zombies (PvZ), this dream is achievable, albeit metaphorical. The answer is simple: keep killing zombies! The game meticulously tracks your undead foes vanquished. The “pile of zombies” that grows “up to the edge of space” refers to a visual representation of your accumulated kill count on the Leaderboards page. Every zombie you defeat adds to this ever-growing mound of the undead, a testament to your dedication to protecting your brains. Simply head to the leaderboards section from the game’s main menu, and watch your towering heap of the undead grow ever higher with each zombie destroyed.

## Understanding the Undead Stack

The “pile” isn’t a literal, interactive object, but rather a visual flourish that intensifies as your total zombie kill count increases. It’s a fun way for PopCap Games to visually represent your progress and compare your zombie-slaying abilities with other players. So, the key is not to “grow” it actively in a gameplay mechanic, but to keep playing and slaying, accumulating a higher zombie kill count over time. Think of it as an achievement tracker, wrapped in the darkly humorous aesthetic of Plants vs. Zombies.

## Strategy for Maximizing Zombie Kills

To actually see that pile grow, you need to actively increase your zombie kill count. Here are some strategies:

### 1. Play Adventure Mode:

• Replay levels. Don’t be afraid to go back to earlier levels that have substantial waves of zombies to farm kills.

• Complete Adventure Mode multiple times. Each run-through adds to your total.

  2. Dive Into Survival Mode:

• Survival: Endless is your best friend. This mode throws increasingly difficult waves of zombies at you, offering nearly limitless kill opportunities. Be prepared for a long haul and a serious strategic challenge.

• Survival Mode Levels: Play through all 10 of these levels again and again!

  3. Master Mini-Games:

• Many mini-games feature large numbers of zombies. “Zombie Rush,” “Last Stand,” and others are great for racking up kills quickly.

  4. Puzzle Mode:

• Especially Vasebreaker Endless can offer surprising kill counts if played strategically.

  5. Optimize Your Plant Setup:

• Prioritize plants that deal area-of-effect damage, such as the Kernel-pult with butter, Cob Cannon, or Winter Melon, to maximize kills per wave.

• Use defensive plants like Wall-nuts and Tall-nuts to buy time for your offensive plants to do their work.

• Optimize for sun production to ensure you can constantly deploy and upgrade your defenses.

  The Undead Space Achievement: A Different Challenge

  It’s important to note the difference between the accumulating zombie kill count on the leaderboard and the “Undead Space Achievement” mentioned in some resources. This achievement isn’t directly about the “pile of zombies,” but about reaching that huge, and impressive number of zombies killed overall.

  Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Where can I find the Leaderboards in Plants vs. Zombies?

  The Leaderboards are typically accessible from the game’s main menu. Look for a button or option labeled “Leaderboards,” “Stats,” or something similar.

  2. Does every version of Plants vs. Zombies have Leaderboards?

  Most versions do, especially those on PC, iOS, and Android. However, older or console-specific versions might have variations.

  3. How many zombies do I need to kill to see a noticeable change in the “pile”?

  This varies, but you’ll likely start seeing noticeable growth after killing several thousand zombies. Keep grinding!

  4. Is there a limit to how big the “pile” can get?

  Yes, there’s likely a visual cap to the size of the “pile” on the Leaderboards. However, your actual kill count continues to accumulate regardless.

  5. Does killing different types of zombies affect the “pile” differently?

  No, each zombie killed, regardless of type (basic zombie, Conehead Zombie, Buckethead Zombie, etc.), counts equally towards the total on the Leaderboards.

  6. How do I unlock the Explodinator achievement?

  Kill ten zombies with a single Cherry Bomb. The best strategy is planting a Cherry Bomb in front of a large group of zombies.

  7. How rare is the Yeti zombie, and what do I get for killing it?

  The Yeti zombie is very rare. You usually get four diamonds (five on the first time) when killed.

  8. What is Sol Invictus?

  Sol Invictus is an achievement where you must complete Last Stand with at least 2000 sun remaining at the end of the level. This achievement is available on the PlayStation Vita, Android, and iOS versions of Plants vs. Zombies.

  9. What does Garlic do to Gargantuars?

  Garlic only affects zombies that bite them, so they will not stop Gargantuars.

  10. What is a good strategy for beating Giga Gargantuar?

  You can use a Puff-shroom in front of a slowed Giga-gargantuar, and immediately placing an Imitater Puff-shroom once the previous one is destroyed.

  11. Can I get achievements in Survival: Endless?

  Yes, you can. Reaching wave 40 in Survival: Endless is required to achieve 100% completion of PvZ.

  12. What are some cheat codes for Plants vs Zombies?

• future – Futuristic sunglasses for zombies.

• mustache – Zombies with mustaches.

• pinata – A shower of candy when a zombie dies.

• trickedout – Alternate Lawn Mower appearance.

• sukhbir – Toggles the zombie’s call for brains-sound.

  13. How do I get the “No Fungus Among Us” achievement?

  Complete a Night level without using any mushrooms.

  14. What is Bacon in PvZ?

  Bacon has no effect on gameplay and Dave will offer to purchase the bacon from you for an increased price after each level.

  15. Is it possible to learn real-world skills from playing Plants vs Zombies?

  Absolutely! Games like Plants vs. Zombies can teach important skills such as strategic thinking, resource management, and problem-solving. The Games Learning Society (https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/) explores how games can be used to enhance education and learning.

  Final Thoughts

  While you might not literally be stacking zombies into outer space, striving for that monumental “pile” on the Leaderboards is a great goal. It encourages strategic play, mastery of different game modes, and a healthy dose of zombie-slaying fun. So, get out there, plant your defenses, and build that undead tower to the heavens!