Pandemic Board Game (Base Game) | Family Board Game | Board Game for Adults and Family | Cooperative Board Game | Ages 8+ | 2 to 4 players | Average Playtime 45 minutes | Made by Z-Man Games

This is a wonderful game! The mechanics can be a little tricky at first and can take a couple rounds before the game starts to move smoothly, but I enjoy the cooperative aspect of the game since there arent too many of those out there. I also enjoy the fact that the game can be played easily with as few as two people and that the difficulty can be easily adjusted based on how difficult of an experience you want. Ive found that its a great game to play with people who want a board game experience thats a bit more intense than Monopoly but who arent quite ready for The Campaign for North Africa (OK, thats a bit of an exaggeration, because who really is ready for that?). Its a game that can easily be completed in around 60 minutes and there are a number of great expansions and alternate versions of the game. Im always a fan of starting with the original though, and I dont think you can go wrong with this.

I liked this game very much it was easy to learn and very fun

My husband and I bought this game to play together. My favorite part about it is that you work WITH the people you are playing with, not against them. Its pretty quick to get the hang of! We had it pretty much down after one game. Although its not difficult to learn, it IS difficult to win. Honestly, we still havent won. But, for us, that makes us want to play more and get better at it! If you want an easily winnable game, this might not be for you. However, if you want a fun and exciting challenge that allows you to plan and strategize with your friends, I definitely recommend this game!

This game can get a bit easy If you play it long enough but thats nothing slight adjustments to the rules cant fix. I bump up the infection rate at the beginning to make it more challenging but its a great game to play with your family and get into board gaming. The materials used are really good and high quality and the role cards are all unique to give some variety. This is a game that should be on your radar. Even though so far Ive given this game quite a good review I do think it might be a bit over rated. Its still a good game but I dont think that this is the best beginner game as if that even exists. it certainly is a very good place to start. Just keep your expectations at a reasonable level and youll have a wonderful time playing this game. Also, the directions are also good and Its not too complicated to scare people away so thats a good thing.

This is a very smart, very well thought out cooperative game that can be adjusted in difficult level. I highly recommend it, despite the current circumstances, or perhaps especially in the current circumstances. My kids conquered their fears about our pandemic when we played this game, and learned that many different professionals work together in cooperation to combat a virus. They wanted to play it again and again, each time gaining confidence from beating the pandemic. As an added plus, kids also learn the location and population density of many cities around the world. Highly recommend!

My friends and I started playing board games on weekends, and this was the first game we played on the first day. As total beginners to games of this type, we were initially overwhelmed reading the rules. However, after a short Youtube video describing the gameplay, we decided to just give it a shot. It was actually quite easy to understand when put into practice. We had to put our heads together to determine the best plan of action to complete the game together, as it is a cooperative game, and we still happened to barely scrape by with a victory on our first run. The success of that first game solidified many future game nights together, and I cant wait until this one returns to our rotation!

I bought Pandemic specifically to play with my boyfriend, hoping it would be something fun we could do together rather than sitting on the couch watching reruns of The Office. Success! We both loved it. We played 3 rounds the first night - stayed up until 3am playing, we liked it so much. And, we plan on playing all day tomorrow! First 2 rounds, for us, were learning rounds. Id say by the 3rd game we really got the hang of it, and we won. I wont give away the strategy here, but we assume what we did (specifically)during the 3rd game will be the key to winning each time. Only time will tell. An overall great game for a couple who want to do something fun & challenging without leaving the house. **I will update this review when we get around to playing with other couples.

There has been a lot of concern about a misprint on the board, so Ill start by saying the board I received on June 1, 2013 was correct. Pandemic is a great cooperative game. My parents always want to play when we have time together and my middle school students love playing when we study bacteria and viruses in class. Fortunately, there is enough variability for the game to stay entertaining (I have probably played 25 times in the last 2 years). The game allows players to work together in an effort to contain the spread of disease. As in real life, you are racing against time (as you may know, bacteria reproduce rather quickly) and in order to be successful you must use technology to overcome limitations like geography. The gameplay is very well thought-out and can be adapted to provide more or less of a challenge. It is not a game that can be picked up and learned in a moments time, but if you are playing with an experienced player or have a few minutes to read through the rule book, you will have a great time regardless of whether you win or lose!

Great game! Doesnt take too long to play. It does have a bit of a learning curve, but by game 2 or 3 I was hooked. The coop nature of the game is great and the difficulty is good. Its a good challenge but not impossible once you start learning some good strategy with your team.

This is a great game! There is a ton of replay- ability due to the multiple roles. The set up seems daunting at first but you get the hang of it very quickly. My family knows that this is the game I request to play when given the choice. And I’m really excited to try the expansions.