In Pandemic, several virulent diseases have broken out simultaneously all over the world. The players are disease-fighting specialists whose mission is to treat disease hot spots while researching cures for each of the four plagues before they get out of hand. Cards provide the players with the ability to travel between cities, treat infected populaces, discover a cure, or build a research station. Watch out for 'Epidemic!' cards that accelerate and intensify the diseases' activity. Taking a unique role within the team, players must plan their strategy to make the most of their specialist strengths. Pandemic is a cooperative game, all players win or lose together. If one or more diseases spreads beyond recovery or if too much time elapses, the players all lose. If they cure the four diseases, they all win.
