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Plague & Pestilence (1993)

2–6 players · 15–45 min · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
15–45 min
Age
—
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–6 players who like card games — light complexity, plays in 15–45 min.

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Plague & Pestilence board game box cover

About Plague & Pestilence

A light card game involving the build-up and destruction of medieval towns. In the "Prosperity" phase, players attempt to build up their populations via stealing from other players or via improvements. Then the Death Ship arrives bearing the plague! In the "Plague" phase, players attempt to kill other players by playing war, pestilence, or other deadly attacks. The cards contain illustrations reminiscent of medieval woodcuts featuring the Grim Reaper.

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Card GameMedieval

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Dice Rolling, Take That · Designer: Tray Green, Dawn Payn

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Plague & Pestilence FAQ

How many players is Plague & Pestilence?
Plague & Pestilence plays with 2–6 players.
How long does Plague & Pestilence take to play?
A game of Plague & Pestilence takes 15–45 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Plague & Pestilence any good?
Plague & Pestilence rates 6.2/10 from 681 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / medieval game built around card drafting, dice rolling, take that.