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Pandemic (2013) Reviews

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In Pandemic, a game for 2-4 players, you will take on the role of one of seven different, disease fighting specialists, each with a unique skill which will come in handy when tackling four of the most deadly diseases ever known to man. The goal of Pandemic, from Z-Man Games, is relatively simple. Work together to find the cure for each of the four diseases before time runs out. Seems simple? Well, not so fast soldier! Pandemic is a co-operative game where you must work together to identify and carry out the best strategy to getting the cures, while also fighting off the disease, managing its spread and keeping track of which cities could be infected next. Use your specialists strengths and skills to your advantage to stop the disease from taking over. Each turn, a player can utilise a multitude of actions, from moving to different cities, tackling the disease head on, building the vital research centres or finding that precious cure by discarding five disease cards. As the game progresses, the spread of the disease gets larger and the chance of an Epidemic occurring increases. Perhaps the most revolutionary element of this game is the Epidemic mechanic. Draw an epidemic card from the pile and you will infect a completely new city with three cubes, putting it on the verge of outbreak. The infection rate increases and the disease also intensifies, meaning the previously drawn “Infect City” cards are shuffled and put back on top of the deck, laying in wait to be drawn and infect at a greater rate. If you and your team manage to keep on top of the ever-growing infection and manage to find those all important cures, you can officially call yourselves disease control specialists. Fail however, and you will find the world at the mercy of all four diseases, with little else that can be done to save humanity. Pandemic is an absolute staple, a go-to game for any avid board game player and an essential for any board game collection! The co-operative element paired with the theme make it enjoyable, fast-paced and a game that can be played by all! Player Count: 2-4 Time: 45 Minutes Age: 8+

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The hype is real. This cooperative game is such a great challenge. Working together you need to collect cards in order to build research centres in order to, in turn, discover the cure for a number of diseases. It’s difficult without feeling impossible and offers such a great feeling when you win.
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Posted 1 year ago
A fantastic co-op experience which is just tricky enough to keep you interested. You will likely fail numerous times, but each time is fun and you’ll figure out a little more, making you eager to try again. The board and rules are easy to understand, and can be easily taught to people of any experience level. In this time of actual Pandemics, fighting against a fictional one can be good for the soul.
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Posted 1 year ago
This is one of best cooperative games money can buy. A brilliant card system means you are always on edge as the next outbreak can occur at any time. Work with your friends to fly all over the globe putting the diseases to bed. One game is never enough. It can be beaten which is great (too many coop games are really hard) and there is a way to adjust the difficulty. Highly recommended
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Posted 1 year ago
this is an OG classic for a reason. It is pretty easy to pick up and everyone can play
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Posted 1 year ago
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Posted 1 year ago
Despite postal strikes and the busy Christmas period, Pandemic arrived within two or three days, in time for my brothers Thirtieth birthday. I've got my own copy of the game and I know he's going to love playing it with his friends.
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Posted 1 year ago
It's a fun game because it's co-op, and rather tough but not too complex. I will say that I think it gets old after a while, but not necessarily too quickly.
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Posted 2 years ago
Wow, one game in and had to take a break, thr stress and intensity is incredible. Make sure you have the right characters on the board to best stop the spread.
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Posted 2 years ago