Pandemic Legacy: Season 2
Z-Man Games, asmodee, Devir · Board game · 2017
2–4 · best 4
60 min
Weight 3.3/5
2.0
rating
Ludopedia
8.0
rating
BGG
2.0
rating
Ludopedia
8.0
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you're a fan of immersive narratives and want a cooperative experience that truly surprises you, *Pandemic Legacy: Season 2* is a fantastic choice, with a world that transforms with every game!
Highlights
- Engaging narrative campaign
- Decisions with permanent consequences
- World evolves with you
- Intense cooperative experience
- High replayability within campaign
Keep in mind
- Requires committed group
- Limited replayability post-campaign
- Can be stressful
About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready for an epic cooperative adventure in *Pandemic Legacy: Season 2*! The story begins 71 years after a devastating plague almost wiped out humanity. The few survivors live on floating stations called 'havens,' isolated from the disease, while providing crucial supplies to the few remaining cities on the mainland. But the situation is critical: some important cities have lost contact, and the supply network is at risk.
In this game, you and your group of 2 to 4 players are humanity's last hope. Your mission? Venture into the unknown mainland to discover what happened to the lost cities and re-establish connection. Unlike other games, *Pandemic Legacy: Season 2* is a unique and constantly evolving experience. Every decision you make, every victory or defeat, and even the scars on the board, are permanent. The world adapts to your actions, and each campaign is an exclusive narrative that unfolds over several sessions. You will tear cards, stick stickers, open secret compartments, and witness your world change irreversibly. If you enjoy an immersive story and the thrill of a game that transforms with each play, this is your next challenge!
In this game, you and your group of 2 to 4 players are humanity's last hope. Your mission? Venture into the unknown mainland to discover what happened to the lost cities and re-establish connection. Unlike other games, *Pandemic Legacy: Season 2* is a unique and constantly evolving experience. Every decision you make, every victory or defeat, and even the scars on the board, are permanent. The world adapts to your actions, and each campaign is an exclusive narrative that unfolds over several sessions. You will tear cards, stick stickers, open secret compartments, and witness your world change irreversibly. If you enjoy an immersive story and the thrill of a game that transforms with each play, this is your next challenge!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Categories
Families
Publisher
Z-Man Games, asmodee, Devir, Gémklub, Hobby Japan, Korea Boardgames
Designer
Matt Leacock, Rob Daviau
Artist
Atha Kanaani, Chris Quilliams
Community
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306want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can participate in Pandemic Legacy: Season 2?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, making it ideal for a fixed group that can meet regularly to progress through the campaign.
What is the duration of a single game and the full campaign?
Each individual game lasts approximately 60 minutes. The full campaign spans 12 to 24 games, depending on your group's performance and how the story unfolds.
Is it necessary to have played the original Pandemic or Season 1 to understand Season 2?
It's not strictly necessary. Season 2 introduces its own story and mechanics, although familiarity with the Pandemic universe might enrich the experience. The story takes place 71 years after Season 1.
What does 'Legacy Game' mean and how does it affect replayability?
A legacy game permanently changes with each session: you stick stickers, tear cards, write on the board, and open secret compartments. This creates a unique and exciting campaign, but it means that once finished, replayability is limited as the game cannot be 'reset' for a new campaign with the same group.
What is the complexity level of Pandemic Legacy: Season 2?
Considered a medium-to-heavy weight game (3.245/5 on BGG), its rules are revealed gradually. Complexity increases as the campaign progresses and new mechanics are introduced.
What are the main objectives of the players in Season 2?
Players must explore the map to discover new areas, establish supply routes to mainland cities, and deal with the plague's threats, all while unraveling the mysteries of what happened to the world.
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