Pandemic

Tagline: Do you have what it takes to save humanity?
Designer: Matt Leacock
Published: Z-Man Games, 2008
BGG Rank: 22
Ages 10+
2-4 players, best w/4
(also playable solo or w/5 players)
Online Play: BrettSpielWelt

Personal Stats:
Plays: 16 (including 2 solo & 6 online)
Personal Rating: 9/10
Board Game Progression Group #4

There are probably hundreds of reviews of Pandemic online already, so rather than providing one of my own, I'd much rather list a few of the best places to look for information on the game. If you're debating on whether Pandemic is the game for you, check out the following:

• Complete Pandemic Rules (pdf)
• Two pictorial reviews detailing components and how to play: one here, and another here.
• An excellent overview with some discussion of strategy. Probably my favorite Pandemic review.
• A brief video review of the game.
• I don't agree with the conclusions of the article, but this negative review does provide an overview of issues some people have with Pandemic.

(Image courtesy of Chris Norwood.)

You can also follow the links in the info section at the top of this post to visit other related sites and articles. If anyone would like help getting set up to play Pandemic online (or one of many other great board games), I'd be happy to help!