Pandemic: State of Emergency
- Designer Matt Leacock , Thomas Lehmann
- Publisher Z-Man Games , asmodee , Filosofia Éditions , Galápagos Jogos , Gém Klub Kft.
- Illustration Chris Quilliams
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This expansion introduces three new challenges, including the Hinterlands Challenge where diseases spread from animals to humans, and the Emergency Events Challenge with unpredictable game effects. The Superbug Challenge features a fifth, untreatable disease threatening the world. Players must cooperate to establish quarantines, stop the spread, and develop a vaccine to eradicate the superbug.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for players aged 13 and up who have experience with the base Pandemic game, this expansion offers a more complex and challenging cooperative experience. It suits groups of 2 to 4 players looking for a game lasting about 45 minutes. Beginners should familiarize themselves with the original Pandemic first.
How It Works
The game uses mechanics such as Action Points, Hand Management, and Point to Point Movement to regulate player actions and movement. Cooperation and Trading are essential as players work together to contain diseases. Set Collection supports gathering cards needed for cures and quarantines.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Matt Leacock and Thomas Lehmann, this 2015 expansion adds new tough challenges like the Superbug Challenge to the Pandemic series. It deepens the medical crisis theme and introduces unpredictable events, enhancing the cooperative gameplay familiar to fans of the base game.
Pro
- Adds new challenges for experienced Pandemic players
- Cooperative mechanics encourage teamwork and strategy
- Around 45 minutes playtime fits short to medium game sessions
- Thematic depth with medical and environmental focus
Contra
- Requires base Pandemic game to play
- Needs prior experience with Pandemic
- Not suitable for players under 13 years old
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game focuses on medical crises and environmental impacts on diseases as an expansion to Pandemic. Players battle the spread of diseases, including new threats from animals and resistant superbugs.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Master the base Pandemic game first before trying the State of Emergency expansion to better handle its new challenges.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Pandemic: State of Emergency is designed for 2 to 4 players and requires the base game.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for short to medium sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
You should be familiar with the base Pandemic game as this expansion builds on its rules.
How does this compare to similar games?
This expansion offers new challenges like the Superbug Challenge that deepen Pandemic's cooperative gameplay.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age rating of 13+, it is better suited for experienced players rather than families with younger children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Action Points, Hand Management, and cooperative play creates versatile strategic gameplay.
Fazit
Pandemic: State of Emergency is recommended for experienced Pandemic players seeking new challenges and complexity. It requires the base game to play.
