Book Club Night Kit
Call Of Duty Black Ops Zombies: The Art Of Treyarch
Treyarch and James Asmus
Cozy night
A lavish behind-the-scenes art book that walks you through the eerie, undead-drenched worlds of Treyarch's Zombies mode, perfect for a night of shared awe over spooky-but-fun creativity. It is a low-stakes pick that invites everyone to slow down and soak in the mood together.
Cozy Night at the End of the World
Bring your comfiest socks and settle in for warm drinks, comfort food, and a slow, spooky-sweet flip through the art of Treyarch's Zombies. No gaming experience required, just good company.
Reading level: Easy
Best for: A relaxed club that loves art, games, and geeking out over creative worlds without pressure
Discussion
Warm-up
- 1.Which single piece of art made you want to just sit with it and pour another cup of something warm? What drew you in?
- 2.Zombies mode is famously scary yet somehow comforting to fans. What is a spooky story, game, or movie that feels cozy to you, and why?
Digging in
- 1.The book celebrates a world that is grim on the surface but full of playful energy. Where did you feel that warmth or humor peeking through the darkness?
- 2.So much of this art is about atmosphere and mood. Which environment made you feel most at home (or most delightfully unsettled), and what memory did it stir up?
- 3.Concept art shows all the loving trial and error behind a finished world. Did seeing that process change how you feel about the games or making things in general?
- 4.If you could step into one illustrated scene with a blanket and a snack, which would you pick, and who from your life would you want beside you?
Going deep
- 1.This book gathers years of a team's imagination in one place. What does it make you feel about the people who quietly build the worlds we love?
- 2.Flipping through the whole collection, what mood lingered with you afterward, and did any image comfort you or connect to something personal in an unexpected way?
On the table & to sip
To eat
Slow-cooker 'survival stash' chili
Hearty, warming comfort food that nods to hunkering down and outlasting the night, easy to keep going all evening
Fresh-baked soft pretzels with melty cheese dip
A cozy German nod (many Zombies maps lean into German lore) that is fun to tear and share
'Undead' spiced cookies (gingerbread or pumpkin)
A gently spooky, indulgent sweet that fills the room with a warm, homey smell
To sip
Spiced hot apple cider (no alcohol)
A nurturing, no-fuss warm drink for a spooky-cozy mood, great for all ages
Rich hot cocoa with marshmallows (no alcohol)
The ultimate comfort mug for slow page-turning and gentle conversation
Mulled red wine
Warm, spiced, and a little indulgent for a chilly night in
Run of show
7:00
Warm welcome
Greet everyone with a mug of cider or cocoa and let them settle into comfy seats
7:15
Gentle warm-up
Pass the book around and use the warm-up questions while snacks make the rounds
7:35
Serve the stash
Ladle out chili and pretzels, keep it casual and grazing-friendly
7:50
Slow flip-through
Work through theme questions, pausing on favorite pages together
8:25
Deep and cozy
Ease into the two deep questions with cookies and refills
8:50
Trivia and scorecards
Wind down with light trivia and fill out scorecards before goodbyes
Host tips
- Keep the lights low and lean on candles or lamps so the art glows and everyone relaxes
- Have the book open on a stand or coffee table so people can revisit images mid-conversation
- Remind guests there are no wrong takes tonight, feelings and first impressions are the whole point
Playlist
Warm, dimly lit, and a touch eerie, like a candlelit night that is spooky but safe
- 01 Time - Hans Zimmer
- 02 Comptine d'un autre ete - Yann Tiersen
- 03 Re: Stacks - Bon Iver
- 04 Night Trouble - Petit Biscuit
- 05 Intro - The xx
- 06 Saturn - Sleeping at Last
- 07 Avril 14th - Aphex Twin
- 08 Holocene - Bon Iver
Trivia
- 1.Which studio's art is this book celebrating? (Treyarch)
- 2.The book focuses on which fan-favorite game mode? (Zombies)
- 3.Zombies mode first appeared as a bonus in which 2008 Treyarch title? (Call of Duty: World at War)
- 4.What kind of undead creatures are the central subject of the art? (Zombies)
- 5.Who is the writer credited alongside Treyarch on this book? (James Asmus)
- 6.What type of book is this, rather than a novel? (An art or concept-art book)
- 7.Much of Zombies lore draws on the mythology of which World War era? (World War II)
- 8.The 'Black Ops' in the title refers to which Call of Duty sub-series? (The Black Ops series)
Bookmarks
Print, cut, and tuck one at every seat, a small keepsake from the night.
“Pull the blanket close, the dead can wait until morning.”
Call Of Duty Black Ops Zombies: The Art Of Treyarch
Treyarch and James Asmus
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“Warm mugs, dim lamps, and worlds drawn in shadow.”
Call Of Duty Black Ops Zombies: The Art Of Treyarch
Treyarch and James Asmus
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“Every monster starts as someone's quiet sketch.”
Call Of Duty Black Ops Zombies: The Art Of Treyarch
Treyarch and James Asmus
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Rate the book
Coziness factor☆☆☆☆☆
Art that wowed you☆☆☆☆☆
Spooky-but-fun balance☆☆☆☆☆
Made me feel something☆☆☆☆☆
Would flip through again☆☆☆☆☆
One word for tonight's mood: ______________________
The page I keep thinking about: ______________________
A snack I want at every meeting: ______________________
That's a wrap
Thank you for coming
We hope the company was good and the conversation even better. Until the next chapter.