Pandemic

Z-Man Games is so excited about Pandemic: Iberia being back in stock that they're just giving it away! Well, not all of it, anyway. Just a couple. And you can get your name in the hat to get a copy for yourself. Directions below.

Note: all referrals to the announcement are from the Z-Man Games page. While I certainly would appreciate you sharing and reposting the TGN story, it won't get you entered into the contest.

From the website:

Pandemic: Iberia, the long beloved teamwork based board game set in the mid-19th century, is back in stock. To celebrate, Z-Man Games is holding a giveaway.

From April 18 - 22, fans will have a chance to win a free copy of the restocked Iberia. At the end of the giveaway period, Z-Man Games will pick three winners, each to receive their own brand new copy.

To enter, head to Z-Man Game’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and do the following:

•    Follow the Z-Man Games Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram page.
•    Like the post announcing the giveaway.
•    Share or retweet the post.
•    Tag someone in your shared or retweeted post.

Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on a copy of this incredibly popular entry in the Pandemic series.

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There's normally not a lot of combat in a Pandemic board game. But in World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King® - A Pandemic System Board Game, there definitely is as the players fight against the evil Lich. Get a preview of just how that will work in this article about the upcoming game.

From the article:

Those not prepared for battle will not last long against the undead army that guards the steps of Icecrown Citadel. In World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King® - A Pandemic System Board Game, test your might against your foes as you roll dice and use your character’s special abilities to do battle upon the frozen wastes of Northrend.

In World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - A Pandemic System Board Game, combat is an essential part to surviving the harsh land that is Northrend. Ghouls and abominations continue to spawn across the map until the Lich King is soundly defeated, and they don’t take kindly to those who stand against their master. Luckily, players are equipped with the right tools and abilities to hold their own.

During each player’s turn, they may perform four actions. One of the actions at their disposal is Fight, which can be used when on a space that is also occupied by any number of ghouls or abominations. When a player takes the fight action, he rolls the dice, plays any relevant hero cards, uses any abilities that would be useful, and tries to deal enough damage to defeat all the enemies in the current space.

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World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - A Pandemic System Board Game, besides having an interminably long name, also put you into the world of Azeroth in the boots of legendary heroes. Which ones? And what can they do in the game? That's exactly what we get a look at in this preview.

From the preview:

One of the most exciting aspects of the World of Warcraft® universe is the legendary characters that inhabit it. With World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King® - A Pandemic System Board Game, players can take control of one of several iconic individuals as they team with others to combat the evil of the Lich King.

Few could hope to survive the ferocity of the Lich King’s might, the vast army of his undead Scourge, and the powers of the ancient evil he has bent to his will. The only ones that would stand a chance are the legendary heroes from all across Azeroth. As they embark on their trek across Northrend, each player takes control of one of the heroes from the World of Warcraft universe. Together, they must use their unique abilities to complete quests, defeat the undead, and eliminate the Lich King once and for all.

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Z-Man Games is bringing together World of Warcraft and Pandemic with World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - A Pandemic System Board Game (and also going for the prize of "this year's longest game title"). In this preview, get a look at the quests that players can complete in order to thwart the Lich's plans.

From the article:

Within the World of Warcraft® universe, quests are essential to progression and success, and the march against the Lich King is no different. The evil he has awoken and uses to defend his reign must be defeated, and taking on quests is the only way to do so.

In World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - A Pandemic System Board Game, quests are a unique mechanic that utilize hero cards and teamwork in order to progress in your mission to end the undead scourge. Quests represent the major threats around Northrend, and must be dealt with in order to access the final battle with the Lich King, himself.

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World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - A Pandemic System Board Game... has one hell of a long title. But it also brings the action of Pandemic to the world of World of Warcraft. In this preview, we get a look at the different pieces of equipment that players will have at their disposal while trying to save the world... of Warcraft!

From the article:

The heroes of Azeroth are mighty. However, the Lich King and his undead minions are not to be underestimated. Luckily, World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King® - A Pandemic System Board Game gives players all they need to fight back with Hero Cards.

Just like in World of Warcraft®, players are going to need the proper equipment in order to survive. A reliable weapon, a strong shield, a powerful healing potion, and a fast mount are all important things to have at the ready when the legions of undead are near. These are all available in the form of Hero Cards. The different types of cards are Fight, Defend, Heal, Travel, and the special Stronghold. Each one assists in different ways to help give players a much needed advantage.

On top of that, if players find themselves without the proper cards for certain situations, allies on the same space can assist by offering up their own Hero Cards. While players cannot trade cards among one another, they can play cards from their hand to assist fellow heroes. This new dynamic cardplay encourages players to use the cards to augment their actions, creating new strategies of play.

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Z-Man Games has teamed up with Geocaching to get you up and out of your houses (we could all use a bit of that these days). You can roam far and wide, looking for unique collectables for the upcoming World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - A Pandemic System Board Game.

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In order to celebrate the launch of World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King - A Pandemic System Board Game, Z-Man Games has partnered with Geocaching to bring you a globe spanning series of quests to help bring an end to the Lich King once and for all...and earn some exclusive bonus content for the board game.

Starting on September 14th, Z-Man Games and Geocaching will launch the World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - A Pandemic System Board Game Geocaching Campaign, encouraging fans to collect unique trackables and trek around the world with them. The farther you go, the closer you come to helping the heroes of Azeroth defeat the Lich King, as well as unlocking brand new content for your copy of the board game.

Before we dive right in, what is Geocaching? Basically, it is a large- scale scavenger hunt for items, or “geocaches.” These caches are found at specific locations, marked by coordinates, all over the world. This outdoor recreational activity uses GPS and mobile devices, as well as other techniques, to track the caches and record their distance traveled and number of people who have interacted with them. There is an official Geocaching app available to download. Open that on your phone and you’ll find hundreds of caches all over the world on an interactive map.

For this Geocaching campaign, we have created 4,200 copies of seven unique trackables—a small, collectible, trackable graphic with a unique code on the back for logging and tracking. These seven trackables are in the form of the legendary heroes from World of Warcraft, and the same heroes available in the board game: Jaina Proudmoore, Lady Liadrin, Muradin Bronzebeard, Tirion Fordring, Sylvanas Windrunner, Thrall, and Varian Wrynn.

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A new Pandemic board game is coming to your tabletops soon. This one's not a new location or era in world history. It's headed to the World of Warcraft. It's Wrath of the Lich King. Pre-orders are being taken now.

From the article:

Journey to Northrend, the cold and unforgiving northern continent of Azeroth, where heroes utilize familiar mechanics of the Pandemic series, but with fantastical tweaks, to truly bring a unique experience with World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King - A Pandemic System Board Game.

Forts, temples, battlegrounds, and more populate the extra-large game board as heroes journey across the cold landscape, working together as they make their way to iconic locations to deal with the rising threat of the Lich King’s ghouls. These minions attack players, hindering their progress toward ridding the world of their master. Too many ghouls spawning in a single area summons powerful and aggressive abominations, horrid undead beasts twisted by the Lich King’s power that will seek out the nearest hero and engage them.

Keeping the undead plague at bay will be a challenge for players. Heroes must engage the ghouls and abominations in combat by moving into the spaces they occupy and rolling the combat dice, attempting to roll enough damage to destroy them. These rolls can be combined with Hero Cards to give attacks a boost, and offer other useful strategies.

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Those on the front lines of a pandemic are truly heroes. And in Pandemic: Hot Zone - Europe, the game is getting a new set of 4 heroes looking to save the world. Get a look at them in this new preview from Z-Man Games.

From the article:

Along with a new map, Pandemic: Hot Zone - Europe switches out the four heroes from Hot Zone - North America with four different characters, each with a new and unique ability. These new cards and abilities will add another level to your team strategies as you work together to eradicate the viral threat to Europe.

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Viruses and bacteria, having genetic material, have the ability to change that genetic material occasionally. This could be harmless or it could mean that those looking to combat those pathogens are going to have to start all over from scratch, or they've become much more spreadable or deadly. It's adding in these mutations into Pandemic: Hot Zone - Europe, that we get a look at here.

From the preview:

Pandemic: Hot Zone - North America introduced Crisis Cards to give players new and unexpected challenges to overcome. In that same vein, Pandemic: Hot Zone - Europe brings forth a new challenge known as Mutation Cards with lasting effects that increase the danger of the viruses in play.

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A new chapter in the Pandemic legacy is soon to unfold. This time, it's over in Europe. Z-Man Games has announced Pandemic: Hot Zone - Europe. Grab your gloves and masks, get ready to help some sick people, and let's dive into just what you can expect in this new game.

From the article:

Matt Leacock, designer of Pandemic, joins Steve Kimball, Z-Man Games' Head of Studio, to share news about the second game in the Hot Zone series and where the series is headed.

STEVE: We hope that you and your loved ones have been able to stay healthy and safe despite the real-world pandemic disrupting our lives. Last year, during COVID’s initial spread, we postponed our expected announcements of Pandemic: Hot Zone – North America and Pandemic Legacy: Season 0. Here we are again, one year since our initial announcement for the Hot Zone series of Pandemic games, and the situation continues to evolve.I’m not sure any of us expected to go an entire year without a return to normalcy… but through this unprecedented crisis we have witnessed heroic acts of sacrifice and courage across the board, from healthcare professionals to civic leaders, which is exactly the spirit of teamwork, cooperation, and empowerment portrayed in Pandemic. For our situation here in the US, with vaccines rolling out apace and safety protocols being more widely accepted and enforced, it feels like a light’s flickering at the end of the tunnel. We recognize the situation varies around the world, and wherever you are, we hope that your local situation steadily improves.

Hot Zone – North America has enjoyed widespread success—even beyond the continent it depicts. Fans have really enjoyed the game’s distilled mechanisms, shortened play time, and portability. In our initial announcement for the game, we confirmed that the continent’s name included in the title alluded to our plans for future stops around the globe, and we’re here today to show you what’s new and exciting in the second installment in the series: Pandemic: Hot Zone – Europe!

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While more and more people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, there's still plenty of trepidation about opening things up too fast and making everything worse again. As such, Z-Man Games is taking the smart, cautious approach and keeping their players safe by moving all Pandemic OP events back to 2022.

From the article:

We held out hope as long as we could, but with the ongoing health crisis leaving in-person conventions in flux and the complexities of international travel for a World Championship still being a big question mark, we have decided to cancel the 2021 Pandemic Survival season. The safety of our players, partners, and staff must come first.

For those Lovecraft fans who were itching to beat the Old Ones, fear not! Even though we are canceling the events for 2021, our plan is to forge ahead with Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu as the Survival game for the 2022 competitive season. Until then, keep on practicing with your teammate using the tournament rules so you’re ready to crush the competition when Survival resumes.

If you’re a retailer who purchased the Reign of Cthulhu OP kits, please hold onto those so you can participate in the Pandemic Survival 2022 season. If you’re interested in purchasing a kit in preparation for the 2022 season, please reach out to your sales rep with Asmodee.

We are hoping that 2022 is safe enough to resume this fantastic tradition of bringing the Pandemic fanbase together to celebrate the game through the unique cooperative tournament format.

In the meantime, we encourage fans to try the Pandemic Survival format virtually! We’ve uploaded a free scenario which you can find here. You’ll want to find someone to act as your Game Master to run the scenario. Then teams of 2 will compete and each team will need their own copy of the game. The Game Master will tell you what cards to pull from your player deck after each turn and the Game Master will be running the one infection deck, telling you which cities to infect each turn.

Matt Leacock ran a virtual Survival event using Zoom and you can read his tips and tricks on his blog here.

We hope you have fun trying the scenario and we’ll see you in 2022!

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Pandemic. If you've not played it, you've almost certainly heard of it. It's one of the most-beloved and highest-rated board games out there, including its several iterations. But have you come to the game lately? Are you curious about the history of the series? Well, Z-Man Games is here to help out with that.

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As we look ahead to the highly anticipated final game in the Pandemic Legacy series coming out this fall, the prequel has us thinking about beginnings. For those who might not be as familiar with Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy, or the Legacy genre, we’ll walk you through the fundamentals of what defines each game, their differences, and where to start with the series. Let us re-introduce you to the groundbreaking Pandemic Legacy series, now nearly complete!

Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 is available for preorder now, wherever games are sold. Learn more and preorder today!

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It's always interesting to get insight into game designer's minds and see why they made the choices they did when creating the games we love. In this interview, Z-Man Games sits down with Matt Leacock and Rob Daviau, designers of Pandemic Legacy, and gets a glimpse into what their mindset was as they worked on it.

From the post:

During Gen Con 2020, Z-Man Games’ Justin Kemppainen interviewed Pandemic Legacy designers Matt Leacock and Rob Daviau about the process of designing the bestselling trilogy.

There are no spoilers in this conversation of any of the three Pandemic Legacy games. This interview has been adapted from the live conversation and edited for length and clarity. Check out the full video conversation here.

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Pandemic Legacy revolutionized the gaming world when it came out. I know many of my gaming friends listed it as their favorite game for quite some time. And many of you have played Pandemic Legacy Season 1 and 2. But how did the world get there? Well, that's where Pandemic Legacy Season 0 comes in.

From the article:

A cooperative legacy game for two to four players designed by Matt Leacock and Rob Daviau, Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 drops players into a story of covert operations, special agents, and international intrigue. The Cold War is about to heat up, and you'll need to work together to prevent the widespread destruction the Soviet Union threatens to rain upon the allied nations of the West.

Just like the first two seasons of Pandemic Legacy, each time you play brings new cards, rules, and conditions that affect future games. Season 0 starts with a Prologue game that can be played multiple times to get a feel for the rules of play, the Legacy format, and the tense state of the world going into your first assignment.

Designed as a prequel, Season 0 does not require players to have completed Seasons 1 or 2 before diving into the game. Experienced players may enjoy certain details and connections between the seasons that add a richness to the story, but it is a standalone game designed as a complete, narrative experience.

Over the course of a year-long campaign, you'll be tasked with missions that fling you to the far corners of the globe from the familiar hallways of Washington D.C. to the desolate tundra of Siberia. Each success or failure will bring you closer to the truth—about the Soviets, MEDUSA, and even your fellow agents.

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While many game stores out there are offering curb-side pickup or delivery, you might not be able to make it out there. But Z-Man Games still wants you to be able to play Pandemic: Hot Zone (seems an appropriate game for the times). As such, they've got a print-and-play version available over on their website.

From the post:

Earlier this month, we announced the next game to join the Pandemic family, Pandemic: Hot Zone. Matt and Steve talked about the origins of the newest, lightest Pandemic game, the design process, and what makes it different from the original.

They also mentioned that we’d create a way for you to try the game from the comfort of your own home. Without further ado, we’re happy to announce the release of the Pandemic: Hot Zone print and play!

Pandemic: Hot Zone – North America is the first in a series of smaller, more portable versions of the beloved 2008 cooperative game, making it an excellent choice for a free-to-play, at-home demo.

The print-and-play files available below include Hot Zone’s small-footprint board and all of the cards you need to experience the game for yourself. You’ll have to gather a handful of proxy tokens to replace the usual pawns, cubes, and progress markers, either from other games or miscellaneous household finds (a great use for loose change). Once you print the files, cut along the guidelines, and assemble your board, your game is ready to play.

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Now seems as good a time as any to talk about the Pandemic series of games. A new form of it, Hot Zone, is coming soon. In this preview, Z-Man Games looks at the game's development, where it's at, and the future release of the game. The article's by game designer Matt Leacock, himself. So, if you want it straight from the designer, that's what you get.

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I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during this turbulent time. Back in March, we shared a message explaining that we would give more details about upcoming Pandemic titles at a later date. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the many essential workers keeping our healthcare systems and supply chains intact, and thanks to the social distancing practices of everyday people around the globe, there is evidence that our collective actions to combat the virus are working. While the situation varies from community to community, we’re hopeful that restrictions will ease at the proper time and we can safely bridge that social distance again.

I know many of you are eager to hear more about the final game in the Pandemic Legacy trilogy, which we’ll get to soon. But today we’re here to discuss a different Pandemic game, one that Matt, my team, and I are all very proud to share with you. One that, just like the original, requires you to work as a team, share your knowledge, and discover cures together.

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Humanity is in danger. Barbarians, diseases, floods, and Cthulhu are all coming to get us. They must be stopped! And that's what you'll be doing in the Pandemic Survivor Series. Z-Man Games has posted up this year's events and games for you to check out. Can you keep humanity safe?

From the announcement:

Pandemic Survival is back for another season in 2020! When we ran our first Pandemic Survival tournaments in 2015, we were thrilled to introduce a new kind of competitive play based on Pandemic’s award-winning cooperative mechanics. Since then, teams all over the world have faced outbreaks, cured countless diseases, and saved humanity from the brink of disaster!

After five years of this unique tournament format, we’re excited to announce that the Pandemic Survival world is getting wider. Up to this point we have always run tournaments using the original Pandemic game in the modern world of disease control (and we will continue to do so throughout the year with more accessible Pandemic Discovery events—more info to come!).

That said, future seasons of Pandemic Survival may also feature other games in the Pandemic System. This means that games like Iberia, Rising Tide, or Fall of Rome—based on the same great gameplay, but in a different setting—have a chance to hit the tournament tables in the years to come.

For 2020, we’re excited to announce that Pandemic Survival is taking an eldritch twist. The 2020 tournament season will feature Reign of Cthulhu, our Lovecraft-inspired Pandemic System game.

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When there's a crisis, every moment matters. Time is not on your side, and there's always more to get done than there are people to do it. You need the best people in the right place. In this preview for Pandemic: Rapid Response, the new real-time game coming soon from Z-Man, we get a look at the different specilists that will be looking to save humanity from the different strains of pathogens looking to do us all in.

From the website:

In Pandemic: Rapid Response, each player will represent a member of the CRU, an elite team of specialists. You'll take turns individually, but you must work together to generate the supplies needed, fly to the location of the disaster, and drop the supplies before time runs out.

On your turn, you’ll roll your own set of dice and spend the different results to take actions. You can spend any dice to move your pawn from room to room, but flying the plane requires airplane results and generating supplies requires their corresponding supply results.

While any player can take any of these actions on their turn, particular roles are better at doing certain actions. Each role has a unique ability, so consider each character’s expertise and use their abilities to your advantage!

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The smash hit board game Pandemic has had a successful cooperative tourney scene for 5 years now. Z-Man Games has posted up a little bit about how they got there, along with some interesting information about future Pandemic games and where they'll fall into the tourney scene, plus a little peek at games coming with the Pandemic System designation.

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With all of that in mind, I’m excited to announce that we’re defining a new category of Pandemic games. Going forward, games whose foundations are rooted in Pandemic’s gameplay will be known as Pandemic System games. We want players to know that the engine under the hood is based on Matt Leacock’s award-winning co-op mechanics, while the setting—be it historical or fantastical—allows us to adapt gameplay to create a more nuanced, thematic experience.

Pandemic System games will not be limited edition, nor will they be tied to the Survival World Championship. This does a few things. First, it means these games aren’t one-and-done affairs. Second, this eases deadline constraints to give Matt and my team ample dev time to make the absolute best game possible. Third, this allows us a great deal of freedom to explore all sorts of novel, obscure locations, or even fictional realms. In fact, you already know the first Pandemic System game: Reign of Cthulhu. Reprints of Reign of Cthulhu will feature a nifty button in the corner of the box to illustrate this

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The world is under attack. But it's not from an alien invasion or rogue human forces. It's pathogens (wash your damn hands!). You've gotta go and stop them from spreading, but that's not easy.

You've probably played Pandemic at some point (I know I have, multiple times). If you enjoy the game, but maybe aren't thrilled with some of the fiddly bits, you can now let a computer do that for you, as the game is now available on Switch and Xbox One. And no more trying to sneak one fewer cube out there onto the board. :P

From the website:

Four deadly diseases threaten the future of the planet! As a member of an elite disease-fighting team you must find the cure to four deadly diseases before it’s too late. Travel the world, contain infections and find the cure to save humanity.

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In an emergency, every second matters. What happens now can have a big effect on what happens later. And that's what you'll be balancing in Pandemic: Rapid Response, the new game in the beloved Pandemic line from Z-Man Games. You can go pick up your copies now. Don't waste a second!

From the post:

The control center is abuzz. Urgent messages fire over the receiver as the plane speeds toward California. 

“Los Angeles needs water,” says Raquel, the Supply Specialist. “Plus first aid and two crates of vaccines.”

“Let’s adjust course to L.A. for a drop,” commands Director Martina Rivera. “How long do we have, Antun?”

“ETA to L.A. is 27 minutes,” confirms the Flight Planner.

“Are they ready in the cargo bay?” Martina asks. There’s a pause on the line, and before anyone can respond, Ian’s voice cuts in.

“We’re gonna need some help in the recycling center. Waste is really starting to pile up.”

“I’ll send someone back,” Martina adds quickly. “Adjoua, count those crates. Let’s go, people. Time is of the essence!”

In Pandemic: Rapid Response, players must work together to bring life-saving aid to cities around the world, and fast—the timer is always counting down to another disaster! Take your turn as quickly as possible, rolling and assigning dice to maneuver the plane and deliver the right supplies to affected cities. Can you save humanity before time runs out?

Pandemic: Rapid Responseis a new real-time board game set in the Pandemic universe and is available now. In the U.S., find the game exclusively on shelves at a Target near you or online at Target.com. Outside the U.S., Pandemic: Rapid Response is available through standard board game retailers.

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Pandemic is a beloved board game that has had numerous popular spin-offs as Z-Man Games likes to bring you new opportunities to explore the Pandemic world in new ways. Pandemic: Rapid Response will be the next in the family. But while previous Pandemic games let you calmly stop and think about what to do for your next move, that amount of time is rarely available during a disaster. As such, Pandemic: Rapid Response will be a real-time board game, where split-second decisions are what keep you from losing.

From the announcement:

Pandemic: Rapid Response is a race against time. Set in the beloved Pandemic universe, this real-time board game challenges players to create supplies and deliver aid to cities in need around the world. You must quickly coordinate and work together to react to new disasters. Will you and your team be able to respond in time?

In the US, Pandemic: Rapid Response will be available exclusively at Target. Outside the US, Pandemic: Rapid Response will be available through standard board game channels. In either case, make sure to pre-order your copy so you're ready to save humanity!

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If you're so goth, where were you when we sacked Rome?

I know, I used that same joke when I made the announcement post for Pandemic: Fall of Rome, but it's one of my favorites and when can I use it with such specific context associated? Anyway, Fall of Rome is the upcoming spin-off of the exceedingly popular Pandemic game. But instead of diseases or trying to keep a country above water, you're trying to save one of the greatest civilizations Western culture has had. Can you keep it going?

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Earlier this month we announced the new title joining the Pandemic family: Fall of Rome. You can read the full announcement article here. Pandemic: Fall of Rome is the third title in the Survival series, following Iberia and Rising Tide. For those of you unfamiliar with Pandemic Survival, it's the world's first tournament format for a cooperative game that debuted back at Essen SPIEL 2015 and has been going strong ever since. Games in the Survival series celebrate the people, culture, and heritage of the host country where the World Championship is held.

This year the world championship is being held in Lucca, Italy, at the famous Lucca Comics & Games event in early November. For each Survival game, Matt Leacock partners with a native designer from the host country. This year, Matt Leacock joined forces with Paolo Mori to create a game inspired Italy's rich history. The Roman Empire spread across the globe for many years, but various factors challenged its survival: economic downturn, political struggle, and invading forces eventually led to its demise. In Fall of Rome you must protect the Empire from these invading forces.

As has been done with the previous titles in the Survival series, Pandemic: Fall of Rome alters several aspects of Pandemic's gameplay, adapting the tried-and-true mechanics to create a richly thematic experience. Today we’ll discuss the invading tribes and how they travel across the map.

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If you're so goth, where were you when we ransacked Rome?

A rather silly question, to be sure (you were hanging out in the Collosseum, petting the lions), but it's one that you can live out in the new version of Pandemic that Z-Man Games has announced. Barbarian hordes are gathering outside the walls and the citizens of Rome are trapped. The garrisons are stretched thin. Will they be able to hold out or is the Fall of Rome inevitable? The new edition is available to order now.

From the announcement:

Citizens, soldiers, and allies of the Roman Empire unite in Pandemic: Fall of Rome! Raise armies, defend your cities, and forge alliances to ward off relentless barbarian incursions. Can you hold the line against the invading horde and prevent the fall of Rome? Pre-order Pandemic: Fall of Rome today from our website or your local retailer!

Pandemic: Fall of Rome follows the proud tradition of the award-winning Pandemic, transforming the signature cooperative crisis management gameplay from disease control to the defense of one of the greatest civilizations in history! Instead of diseases, players face off against the migration of aggressive barbarian tribes. They must defend their cities long enough to forge alliances with the invading hordes, and in doing so save the Empire from certain doom.

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Hard to believe, but Pandemic has been around for 10 years. A full decade of sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy heads, and fevers. With this milestone being reached, Z-Man Games is coming out with a special 10th anniversary edition of the game. Pre-orders are being taken now, and those that are lucky will get a set of painted miniatures to go with it.




From the announcement:

With celebrating a decade of Pandemic , we wanted to create something really special. The custom box, new art, and quality components (which you can read more about here ) all create a one-of-a-kind game.

Because we’re so excited for this game, we wanted to do even more. So, for a limited time while supplies last, we are offering an exclusive set of special pre-painted Pandemic figures.

Everyone who pre-orders at least one copy of Pandemic 10th Anniversary from the Z-Man Games website will receive a single set of pre-painted figures for free with their order while supplies last (click here to pre-order ), or talk to your local retailer about how to pick-up your set of Pandemic 10th Anniversary pre-painted figures. Retailers should reach out to their distributors for more information about these figures.

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