5.8
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Ludopedia
6.7
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
An essential upgrade for those seeking more tension and risk in Cytosis!
Highlights
- Adds real strategic tension
- New layers of decision-making
- Increased player interaction
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Adds more luck elements
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you're already a fan of the cellular management in Cytosis, get your immune system ready, because Cytosis: Virus Expansion is here to put your strategy to the ultimate test! This isn't just a little extra content for the base game; it introduces a layer of tension that can completely shift the momentum of a session. Now, besides focusing on your industrial production inside the cell, you'll have to deal with the arrival of three new biological villains: Influenza, Rhinovirus, and the dreaded Ebola.
The big twist lies in defense management. Throughout the game, you'll need to decide whether to spend your precious ATP to build up specific antibodies against these new threats. It's a constant tug-of-war between expanding your production and ensuring you don't get wiped out by an unexpected virus. When a viral attack hits, things get intense! All players enter a confrontation phase where luck and preparation collide: you roll your antibody dice based on your current health level and the immunity you've accumulated. The player with the strongest immune response walks away with extra resources, while those caught off guard end up losing what they've worked so hard to gain. It's that classic 'push your luck' moment we all love. In short, this expansion adds a layer of risk and crisis management that makes the base game much more dynamic and unpredictable. If you enjoy that adrenaline rush of balancing your economy with pure survival, this expansion is exactly the upgrade your tabletop collection needs!
The big twist lies in defense management. Throughout the game, you'll need to decide whether to spend your precious ATP to build up specific antibodies against these new threats. It's a constant tug-of-war between expanding your production and ensuring you don't get wiped out by an unexpected virus. When a viral attack hits, things get intense! All players enter a confrontation phase where luck and preparation collide: you roll your antibody dice based on your current health level and the immunity you've accumulated. The player with the strongest immune response walks away with extra resources, while those caught off guard end up losing what they've worked so hard to gain. It's that classic 'push your luck' moment we all love. In short, this expansion adds a layer of risk and crisis management that makes the base game much more dynamic and unpredictable. If you enjoy that adrenaline rush of balancing your economy with pure survival, this expansion is exactly the upgrade your tabletop collection needs!
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Best player count
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Publisher
Genius Games, Ediciones MasQueOca
Designer
John Coveyou
Artist
Tomasz Bogusz
Community
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1,084owners
74wishlist
15want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can I play this expansion standalone?
No, you absolutely need the Cytosis base game to play it.
Does the game get much harder with the viruses?
It becomes more dynamic! The difficulty increases because you must balance production with defense, but it's far from impossible.
How much extra time does the expansion add?
The playtime remains similar, though managing antibodies might slightly extend the rounds.
How many players can play?
It works perfectly for the same player count as the base game (2-5 players).
Does the expansion change the core mechanics significantly?
It keeps the worker placement core but introduces dice rolling and push-your-luck elements more intensely.
Is it suitable for beginners?
As it is an expansion, it assumes you are already familiar with the base game rules.