Pandemic Board Game (Base Game) for Adults and Family, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 45 Minutes Playtime, by Z-Man Games

Four diseases have broken out in the world, and it is up to a team of specialists in various fields to find cures for these diseases before mankind is wiped out. Players must work together, playing to their characters' strengths and planning their strategy of eradication, before the diseases overwhelm the world with ever-increasing outbreaks.

For example, the Operation Specialist can build research stations, which are needed to find cures for the diseases. The Scientist needs only 4 cards of a particular disease to cure it instead of the normal 5. However, the diseases are spreading rapidly, and time is running out. The team must try to stem the tide of infection in diseased areas while also working towards finding the cures.

This is a truly cooperative game where you all win or you all lose. Players must work together, playing to their characters' strengths, as they plan their strategy of eradicating the diseases before they overwhelm the world with ever-increasing outbreaks.

Pandemic is a cooperative board game where only through teamwork will you keep the world safe from outbreaks and epidemics. Your team must work together and plan carefully to stem the tide of infection while working toward finding the cures.

This game is the perfect gift for adults and teens who love a bit of problem-solving. It's a perfect way to bring together friends and family, and you can be sure to check out the full line of Pandemic games.

The game can be played with 2 to 4 players, and the average playtime is 45 minutes. It's an easy-to-learn family and adult board game that will challenge you to work together and save humanity from the four diseases that threaten the world. Your elite team of specialists must find a cure for each of them before it's too late. Everyone must work together, applying their unique character skills to benefit the team and the world.

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