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Surprisingly, none of the expansions are major duds, so if Pandemic keeps hitting your table, you can feel safe picking them up one by one. Which Pandemic expansions and spin-offs are must-owns? By Rob Rich Updated: 5 Feb pm. Tabletop Sam Desatoff. Matt Thrower. Tabletop Matt Thrower. Sam Desatoff.
Was this article informative? YES NO. You also get less variation than the full-size game because the board itself is smaller — there are simply fewer ways the game can play out.
Again, that's not really a problem, because it makes it simpler and faster. But it's a factor what may affect its longevity for you. There's a whole thinky game in here that feels epic, yet isn't too hard to beat for newcomers, and is over in the time it takes you to finish your coffee.
Its small size makes it pretty travel friendly, and for the price, it's a bit of a no-brainer for your collection or to start your collection if you don't have regular Pandemic already.
But I do think it's best as something you mix up with other activities or games — a couple of games in a row is great, since you may well lose your first and want revenge, but whereas the big Pandemic can be played week in and week out as a fun activity together, this has less staying power.
Here's the great news, though: you can actually try this for free! Well, the main alternative to think about here is the full-size version of Pandemic. Honestly, if you're just curious about this game in general and aren't worried about getting the cheap version of it, just get regular Pandemic. And after you play it to death over a couple of weeks and you will , get the Pandemic: On The Brink expansion.
You can find the prices for these in our guide to all the Pandemic types. If you want a game that's this small, this cheap, plays in the same amount of time, is also based on a bigger classic game… but is competitive rather than cooperative, then you want Ticket to Ride: New York. Malaysia concerned about Cambodian leader's Myanmar trip. Load Error. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
Found the story interesting? Like us on Facebook to see similar stories. I'm already a fan, don't show this again. Send MSN Feedback. How can we improve? For those unfamiliar with Pandemic , it is a cooperative game in which players are tasked with curing outbreaks that have occurred all over the world. Each player has a limited number of actions per turn and must strategize with their companions how to best spend their time gathering the necessary cards to cure all diseases.
In addition, each player takes on one of seven roles, each with unique special abilities that must work together for success. The entire experience captures much of what I imagine handling a global pandemic crisis would be like, only in game form.
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