Flash COWID 19 has drastically changed our lives. We are still isolated in the world, although this is only a temporary measure to prevent the spread of the virus. Soon we will share our lives with our friends and family again. In the meantime, follow the rules and be careful!
As you might think, our current top ten board games are dedicated to fighting various viruses. We are absolutely convinced that the games on the list will be very useful in our current situation. How can we know that? Well, these games correlate very well with the real world, using real economic and social mechanisms. In fact, this top 10 is a great opportunity not only to have fun, but also to learn how to prevent the spread of viruses. Make sure you don’t miss it and don’t forget that illness is not an option! Okay, everything’s ready, and let’s get to work!
2-4 players – 8 years and older – 15 minutes before the start of the game
Number 10 on our list is Dr. Germs. It’s a pretty funny game with simple rules and mechanisms. The miniatures of the germs in a petri dish can simply be matched to the miniatures on the drawing board. Don’t forget that other players are trying to do it at the same time! The player who fills the Petri dish takes the drawn card first. The winner is the player who takes five cards! Here is a link to the rules and how to play.
Professionals: This game is as simple as a piece of cake! Even four-year-olds will understand the rules.
On the contrary: perhaps too soon for the parents.
9. Black death
2-6 players – 12 years and older – 120 minutes before the match
Number nine on the list is the Black Plague. Have you ever wanted to be the bad guy? The Black Plague, it’s your choice! Each player then becomes a disease with its own characteristics such as mortality and virulence. As you may have guessed, the player who managed to kill the most people is the winner. It’s important to find the right balance to make sure your tribe spreads sufficiently before it dies!
Professionals: Pleasant, smooth play with excellent reproducibility.
Contraindications: better for 3 players than for 2 players
8. Pests and diseases
2-6 players – 10 years and older – 15-45 minutes before the start of the game
Number 8 in today’s top 10 board games on infectious diseases – plague and plague. Players prepare for the arrival of the Death Ship, which brings the Black Plague and Death. First, the dice are rolled to win population. This is the prosperity phase, followed by the plague phase. The goal of the game is to survive, and the last one left is the winner. Here is a link to the rules and how to play.
Professionals: fast card game with strategy vibe
Contraindications : It needs a company that is big enough (6 players) to get the best possible gaming experience.
2-7 players – 13 years and older – 20-30 minutes before the start of the game
Number 7 in our top 10 board games on the theme of disease is the antidote. The antidote is a card game with a trigger. In this game, the players are scientists who have suddenly been infected with an unknown virus and are now locked in a research laboratory to try to remove the antidote. You can only survive by interacting with other players who are trying to discard their cards. In addition, players can bluff or create excitement, which is a good opportunity to change the game. Here is a link to the basic rules and the course of the game.
Professionals: Fun and enjoyable game with simple rules.
Contraindications : The game could end too soon.
6. Infection: Last breath of a human
1 player – 13 years and older – 45 minutes before the start of the game
Number six of our top ten board games is infection: The last breath of mankind. In this game, you’re the director of the plague department. A new virus called Flash Disease, and you’re the only one who can stop it! Don’t waste time, don’t waste time on virus research and Task Force activities to save humanity. If you go too far, the stress increases and you have to get vaccinated as soon as possible! In addition, the status report is a good opportunity to do random things in this game. They can bring chaos into the game and help you. Here is a link to the rules and how to play.
Advantages: well thought-out mechanics, many random events.
Min: This game is for solitaire only.
1-4 players – 14 years and older – 60-90 minutes before the start of the game
Here’s number 5 in our top 10, Plague Inc: A board game. This game is similar to the Black Plague game, although it has more advanced mechanics and gameplay. Each player is a disease, and its purpose is to spread, develop new symptoms and destroy all humanity. Your virus gets DNA points that can be used to improve the disease and add new symptoms. Don’t forget to choose your symptoms carefully, because you have to keep the right balance between spreading and death. Check the link to the regulations and pass.
Plus: a well-developed system for updating symptoms.
Contraindications : Sometimes it is quite difficult to achieve a painful balance.
4. Herbal remedies
3-4 players – 8 years and older – 15-30 minutes before the start of the game
Number four on our list is herbology. It is a small deduction card game with a nice design. In this game, players develop a remedy by asking each other different questions. The ingredients are encoded with different colors and symbols, perfectly drawn on high quality cards. There are also tokens and prediction tiles to help you get the right medicine. The game continues until one of the players has scored 7 points. Here is a link to the overview and the rules.
Professionals: simple and beautiful card game for 3-4 players
Opposite: Sometimes the gameplay is not as fascinating as it could be. You have to keep the rules close for the first few laps.
1-4 players – 10 years and older – 45-90 minutes before the start of the game
Number 3 is at Deiss Hospital. In this game the players refer specialists such as a haematologist or virologist to the relevant hospital department. You can also expand or upgrade the stations in your department. The point is, you need to save as many patients as possible. The game is played over eight rounds and the player with the most points wins. Here you will find a link to watch the video.
Advantages : Balanced mechanics when placing a worker under a lot of stress to save your patients
Contraindications : Some rules can be difficult to explain.
2-4 players – 10 years and older – 45 minutes before the start of the game
Number two on our list has been captured by the rats. Oh, it’s really Ruttus! In the background a game about the black plague and its destruction. Players interact with all typical medieval characters such as knights, witches or monks to prevent the spread of rats. Your goal is to contain the disease throughout the game and keep as many people around you as possible. Here is a link to the course of the game and the rules.
It also takes about five minutes to learn the rules. There is also an exceptional work of art in play.
Contraindications : Backlash on 2 – not the best option for game mechanics. You absolutely must try 4 players.
1-5 players – 14 years and older – 90-115 minutes before the start of the match
Well, now we’re finally at the top of our list! Our number one on the list is the legacy pandemic: Seasons one and two. This game gives you the chance to be the savior of mankind. You can perform various actions, such as building a research station, swapping cards with other players, and so on. The goal of the game is to eradicate the virus. The more the virus spreads, the greater the panic and the harder it is for you to travel around the world. Remember, your teammates can get infected and die suddenly. If you’ve already tried Season 1, you’re sure you love Season 2. Here is a link to the course of the game and the rules.
The advantages: a large cooperation mechanism with excellent reproducibility.
Contraindications : Sometimes, during the course of a campaign, additions are made to the rules, which means you need to keep your rulebook up-to-date.
There he is! The Board Game King’s team hopes you enjoyed the top 10, and if you ever have a question like If I love Pandemic, what other board games would I like? the answer is definitely there! Our current management has a lot of experience with board games about various diseases and we are convinced that this will help to overcome the Kovidian crisis. Feel free to comment below and share your favorite games with us! Be careful and take care of yourself!
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