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

I bought this game at the reassurance of my friends who enjoyed this game with another group of friends. They talked about how hard it was but also what a good time they had, so I bought myself a copy. And I like it. Maybe due tot he friend I have that enjoy group puzzle solving and really digging into a concept, but we had a blast the first time we played. Was there yelling? Of course, but your milage may vary. I have yet to bring it to another, more party orientated friend group, but I hope theyll like working together instead of against each other. The down sides: there are a lot of pieces to lose, but they do give you lots of little baggies to keep things in. Also, there is a learning curve which you cannot forget because you will mess the game up, so this isnt a game to break out after killing a box of wine.

Pandemic is an exceptional board game that masterfully combines strategy and cooperation. The objective of the game is to work together as a team of scientists trying to cure diseases that have broken out across the world. The game is highly engaging and requires players to strategize and make decisions together in order to win. The game mechanics are simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for players of all skill levels. The games design is outstanding with high-quality components, including a well-designed board that accurately represents the world, and colorful and sturdy playing pieces. The games replay value is high due to the random setup of diseases, events, and player roles, providing a unique experience each time it is played. In addition to its entertaining gameplay, Pandemic also provides a valuable lesson in teamwork and communication. Players must work together and communicate effectively in order to overcome the challenges posed by the diseases and save the world. Overall, Pandemic is a must-have board game for anyone who loves strategy games, cooperative games, or just looking for a fun and engaging gaming experience. It has earned a place among the greatest board games of all time and is highly recommended for anyone looking for a challenging and enjoyable gaming experience.

This game was all the rage in 2020. Such contagious fun for family & friends. Not sure why everyone quarantined so they could keep playing, but impressed with the commitment to the gaming spirit.

Id played it when visiting my daughter and her family and thought my son and his fiancé might enjoy it. It does take a while to get your head around the rules and set the game up, and even then towards the end we realised that wed got a rule wrong and that eradicating a disease in a part of the world doesnt mean it cant come back again. We realised its important to look at what the definitions of these words are in the context of the game, rather than what you think they might mean generally. So were better prepared for next time, but we really enjoyed the team aspect of the game and we all said wed play again.

We love this game so much! My BF and I play all the time. It’s hard to find co-op board games but this one is literally done perfectly!

Played this over Christmas with my family and we started at the hardest difficulty. We didnt beat it until our 6th time playing it but the whole time we were super into it and it didnt really get fustrating so that was good.

For those who are tired of competitive, relationship-ending board games this game is for you. It is well thought out and fun to play. Up to four players can take on the task of attempting to cure four different diseases before you run out of resources. There are varying levels of difficulty to get you into the game and it is very replayable. At the easiest setting, players can get a feel for the mechanics of the game while still confronting a strong challenge and at the most difficult setting you might want to remove all of the breakable objects near you as you will be tempted to throw things and flip tables but you will do so cooperatively so you wont be alone in your efforts. Be warned, you will lose... a lot, but the fun mechanics of the game and the cooperative play is enough to keep you coming back to save the worlds population against the four deadly diseases that cause outbreak after outbreak.

My husband and I LOVE this game. Highly recommend, especially for people who are competitive. This is the first cooperative board game we have ever played and we love it-- we win together or lose together. We work together to come up with the best move for each person and brainstorm/debate which move is best. We are super nerdy and started playing at the highest difficulty after playing ~2 games at a normal difficulty. So far, we win about 50% of the time, but we always seem to get close to winning so its always fun! Playing this game always leaves people in a good mood, even if we lose. With other board games, you have to choose whether you want to win at all costs and upset friends/family being ruthless, or be nice/casual and pretend like you dont care about winning (but you do...) LOL. Pandemic is just fun and everyone can put in the amount of effort that they want.

Para mí es, sin dudas, el mejor juego colaborativo del universo y sus alrededores. No solo presenta una mecánica fácil de aprender sino que las variables que brindan los roles a utilizar, sumado al azar, deviene en un juego donde nunca tendrás dos partidas iguales. La lógica colaborativa debe explotarse al máximo, mientras que el poder escalar la dificultad de 4 a 6 epidemias termina por definir este insoportablemente adictivo juego de estrategia para 2-4 jugadores. Imbatible!!!

My 10-year old got anxious when we lost (since we are playing during the Covid-19 pandemic perhaps). But it is a great game to play. So far after 3 tries we havent yet won, but we have gotten close.