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Learn Pandemic

⏱️ 30 minutes 📊 Beginner 🧩 Puzzle

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Master Pandemic, the cooperative board game where players work together to save humanity from global disease outbreaks. Perfect for strategic thinking and teamwork.

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How to Get Started

UNDERSTANDING THE GAME (10 minutes)
  1. Cooperative play: All players work together against the game, win or lose as team
  2. Goal: Cure all four diseases before outbreaks overwhelm the world
  3. Watch tutorial: Search 'How to Play Pandemic' on YouTube (Watch It Played channel)
  4. Player roles: Each has unique ability (Medic, Scientist, Researcher, etc.)
LEARNING MECHANICS (15 minutes)
  1. Turn structure: 4 actions (move, treat disease, share knowledge, discover cure)
  2. Disease spread: Draw infection cards, outbreaks trigger chain reactions
  3. Team discussion: Talk strategy, coordinate actions, plan ahead together
  4. Difficulty levels: Start with 4 Epidemic cards (easiest), work up to 6
FIRST GAME TIPS
  1. Play with experienced friend: Or watch playthrough video first
  2. Communicate constantly: Share plans, discuss priorities as team
  3. Balance threats: Don't focus one disease while others spread
  4. Use role abilities: Each character's special power is crucial
WHERE TO PLAY
  1. Physical game: Board game cafes, friend's collection ($40 to buy)
  2. Online: Board Game Arena (free), Tabletop Simulator (Steam)
  3. Mobile app: Pandemic official app ($5, includes tutorial)
  4. Practice solo: Control multiple roles to learn strategies

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