Virus!*
Virus! is a fast-paced and competitive card game where players race to stop a pandemic by isolating a healthy body. The game is a blend of strategy and sabotage, as players work to protect their own organs while attempting to infect their rivals' organs. The use of tactical card play makes Virus! an engaging game for players looking for a mix of strategy and interaction.
Gameplay Overview
- Card Play: Players either play a card or discard cards each turn, replenishing their hand to three cards.
- Types of Cards: Includes organs, viruses, pills, and special action cards.
- Organ Management: Each player can have only one of each organ. Organs can be infected by viruses and protected by pills.
- Goal: The objective is to be the first player with four healthy organs.
Conclusion
Virus! is an excellent game for those who enjoy light strategy and interactive gameplay. Its simple yet engaging mechanics make it accessible to a wide range of players, including families and casual gamers. The game's theme of combating a virus outbreak is timely and offers a humorous approach to pandemic management. Players must think strategically to protect their organs while disrupting their opponents' plans, making Virus! a dynamic and entertaining game.
Nominated for 1 award and won 1.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
We like Virus! so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 6 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2015 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 15 in The best games released in 2015📆
- Position 28 in The best games where you damage your opponent but don't take them totally out of the game