Pandemic: Rising Tide
- Designer Jeroen Doumen , Matt Leacock
- Publisher Z-Man Games , asmodee , Asterion Press , Edge Entertainment , Hobby Japan
- Illustration Jeroen Doumen , Atha Kanaani , Matt Leacock
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Players work together to protect the Netherlands during the Industrial Age from flooding by building four hydraulic structures. You must manage rising water levels using dikes and pumps while predicting water flow across the board. Strategic planning and teamwork are essential to prevent the country from being reclaimed by the sea.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is aimed at enthusiasts and families with some experience, suitable from age 8. With a playtime around 45 minutes, it fits well into a game night. Cooperative gameplay suits those who enjoy tactical collaboration without overwhelming complexity.
How It Works
Players spend action points to control water flow and move across the map using area movement. Through hand management and set collection, they build dikes and pump water to keep water levels safe. The goal is to complete four hydraulic structures before flooding overwhelms the country.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Matt Leacock, the creator of the Pandemic series, this game was nominated for the 2017 Golden Geek Best Cooperative Game. It merges Pandemic’s cooperative mechanics with an environmental theme and unique area movement on a historical Dutch map.
Awards
2017
Pro
- Strong cooperative gameplay emphasizing teamwork
- Innovative mix of action points, area movement, and hand management
- Environmental and historical theme
- Moderate playtime around 45 minutes
Contra
- Not designed for solo play (requires 2-5 players)
- Requires strategic planning and communication
- Water level mechanics might be complex for beginners
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the Industrial Age Netherlands, the game focuses on protecting the country from North Sea floods using dikes and wind-powered pumps. It highlights the historical battle against rising water.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on controlling water levels consistently and communicate closely with your teammates to complete the structures in time.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Pandemic: Rising Tide is designed for 2 to 5 players and does not have a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for an average game night.
What prior experience do I need?
It is a medium-level cooperative game requiring basic understanding of strategic planning and teamwork.
How does this compare to similar games?
It combines Pandemic’s cooperative mechanics with an environmental theme and area movement on a Dutch map.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, from age 8, it fits families with some experience in cooperative games.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of action points, area movement, and hand management governs dynamic water control.
Fazit
Pandemic: Rising Tide is recommended for fans of cooperative and environmental games who appreciate team play and strategic water management.
