Pandemic 2008
Designed by Matt Leacock
What it is
A light-to-medium medical, travel game for 2-4 players (~45 min), built around action points, chaining, contracts.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #173 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
How to play Pandemic
Pandemic is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.4 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Medical and Travel game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Chaining and Contracts. A light-to-medium medical, travel game for 2-4 players (~45 min), built around action points, chaining, contracts. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #173 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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