Board game, Black Death

Black Death


  A board game by Greg Porter

 2-6 Players   120 minutes   Low 

  Variable Player Powers, Action Points, Dice Rolling, Simulation, Point to Point Movement

  Medieval, Medical

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Description

In the darkly comedic game Black Death, 2 to 6 players take on the role of a disease spreading misery across medieval Europe. Designed by Greg Porter and first published in 1993, this game is a unique blend of strategy and simulation that's easy to learn but challenging to master. With a playtime of 120 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to develop your disease and outmaneuver your opponents. As you navigate the game board, you'll need to balance your disease's mortality and virulence factors to maximize its impact. With mechanics like action points, dice rolling, and point to point movement, you'll have to make tactical decisions to spread your disease effectively. Each player has variable powers, adding a layer of unpredictability to the game. With its medieval setting and medical theme, Black Death is a game that's both fascinating and unsettling. Will you emerge victorious as the most devastating disease, or will your opponents outsmart you and save the day? Gather your friends and find out in this twisted and entertaining game of strategic disease-spreading.

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