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Infection Express

Infection Express is a compact, 1-2 player dice game inspired by Pandemic. Using 5 dice instead of the many cards of the original game, it is much quicker to play, whilst maintaining the tension. All that's needed to play are 5 6-sided dice, 56 4-6mm cubes (14 each of 4 colours),...

Players

1-2

Time

?-?

Age

8+

Weight

1.7

Rating

6.20

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Moderate interaction

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate interaction

Replay value

The game offers a high level of variability in each playthrough with different experiences, multiple paths to victory, and variable setups. The expansions available add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. There is deep strategic depth, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies over time. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a rewarding and engaging experience, making it highly replayable.

Luck profile

Infection Express has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements like dice rolls and card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning, luck still plays a significant role. The game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it suitable for players who enjoy a combination of chance and skill.

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Infection Express is a compact, 1-2 player dice game inspired by Pandemic. Using 5 dice instead of the many cards of the original game, it is much quicker to play, whilst maintaining the tension. All that's needed to play are 5 6-sided dice, 56 4-6mm cubes (14 each of 4 colours), 2 player pawn and a print out of the game pdf. The pdf can be downloaded from the files section below. If you like this game it's easy to create your own maps with up to 24 cities.

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Designers

1
Andy Oakey

Artists

1
Andy Oakey

Publishers

1
(Web published)

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