Pocket Pharma
A board game by Brett J. Gilbert, Chu-Lan Kao
2-5 2-5
15-30 minutes Low
Hand Management, Card Drafting, Victory Points as a Resource, Pattern Building
Card Game, Medical, Industry / Manufacturing
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Description
In Pocket Pharma, you're in the high-stakes world of pharmaceuticals, competing against other companies to create and market the most profitable drugs. This fast-paced game is easy to learn and can be played with 2 to 5 players in just 15 to 30 minutes. Designed by Brett J. Gilbert and Chu-Lan Kao, Pocket Pharma challenges you to formulate drugs using public card drafting and "poker hand" style combinations. As you search for the perfect compound formulations, you'll need to balance efficacy with market demand, all while avoiding penalty points for severe side effects. With victory points on the line, every decision counts, and the pressure is on to get your drugs to market before your competitors do. Will you emerge as the top pharmaceutical company, or will your rivals outmaneuver you? In Pocket Pharma, the goal is simple: create the most profitable drugs and come out on top.
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