# Viral ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2017 - **BGG Rating**: 6.9 - **BGG Rank**: #1804 - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 60-90 min - **Weight**: 2.59 / 5 - **Designers**: Antonio Sousa Lara, Gil d'Orey - **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski - **Publishers**: MEBO Games, MESAboardgames, Arcane Wonders, Corax Games, Dice Tower Essentials, Edge Entertainment, Ediciones MasQueOca, Lavka Games, MoveTheGame Edizioni, PaperGames (III) - **Categories**: Humor, Medical - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Catch the Leader, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection ## Verdict Viral is the perfect game for fans of area control and card battles, with a humorous medical twist.Strategic area controlFun simultaneous card playSatirical medical themeRequires hand management focusAverage playtimeFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Viral is a competitive board game for 1 to 5 players that puts you in the role of a newly infected virus inside a human body. Each round, you and the other players act simultaneously, selecting cards that allow you to place virus tokens on the board and move them to control body zones. The goal is to accumulate Viral Points, either by dominating areas or causing organ crises, which triggers the opposing immune system. Additionally, attack cards let you target rival viruses, creating direct confrontations. The Area Control and Hand Management mechanics combine to create a strategic experience where token positioning and card timing are crucial. The Simultaneous Action Selection mechanic adds unpredictability, as all players reveal their choices at the same time. The game has a humorous tone, with illustrations that playfully mock the medical theme, and offers a typical playtime of 60 to 90 minutes, ideal for those who enjoy strategy games focused on territorial control and cards. If you enjoy tactical challenges and appreciate a health-themed satire, Viral could be the next title for your group. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? 1 to 5 players. ### How long does a game last? 60 to 90 minutes, depending on experience. ### What is the complexity level? Medium, with area control and simultaneous card mechanics. ### What are the main components? Board, virus tokens, event cards, action cards, organ tokens, and Viral Point markers. ### Who is the game for? Fans of medical themes, humor, area control strategy, and card games. ### How is the winner decided? The player with the most Viral Points when the event deck runs out wins. ### Any strategic tips? Focus on controlling critical zones and use attack cards at the right moments. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 28.97 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4825541&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 35.67 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1667410&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 40.66 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6725072&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 40.66 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1667411&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 43.42 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3440600&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 48.62 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4082904&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 52.79 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4783517&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 53.37 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6897055&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 96.95 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=840760&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/20708/viral?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com