Pandemic Board Game

I already owned Forbidden Island, which is by the same creator as Pandemic. I've always enjoyed it, but wanted something a little more complex. Pandemic is exactly that. It's very similar to Forbidden Island, but with slightly more complexity. Both games are excellent, but now having played Pandemic, I prefer it. The game can be extremely difficult, but as a certain celebrity geek said, this game is more fun to lose than a lot of games are to win. I have to agree with that statement. Well worth buying.

Other reviews were spot on. A great game, fun interaction for all players. Complicated rules take time to review before starting; but game flows well once it gets going. Myself with my 21, 17, and 12 year old had no time picking it up. 21 year old said, "that was 1.5 hours?" after we finished - they were engaged and enjoyed. Read the rules aloud and as a team before you play the game as a team. Can play many times. Not easy to "beat the game", a nice challenge.

Once you play it and realize that it's everybody working together to stop the next zombie flu apocalypse then your addicted. Just wait until someone mentions the expansion packs which really add another level to the game. Most games with expansions get broken badly, this one does it well. Best part of the game is that it can pull you in to save the human race.

Playing this game during the coronavirus pandemic has been so helpful to keep our family engaged during this time. I love the action play. It helps when at least one person knows what each of the roles do because unfortunately you'll have friends and family who don't read what their character does and you miss out in completing the mission sooner than you did.

Was looking for more games for family time. Originally by the title, I thought this was like a Zombie game but not at all. Really neat game to work as a team against a outbreak. Learning curve pretty easy. Not bad for kids 8-10 when I bought this game. One of our favorites when we want a challenge - outbreaks are nerve racking but fun.