Viral
Be a virus spreading through a human body, fighting rival viruses and the immune system.
Who it's for
You like area-control games with a funny theme and some take-that. Best with four.
Not for you if…
You want a gentle game. Attacks, swings and a catch-the-leader rubber band can frustrate sensitive players.
Vibe's take
Competitive and a little nasty, with lots of simultaneous planning and sudden swings when the immune system wakes up. The humor keeps the mood light.
About this game
You are a virus that has just moved into a human body, and your job is to spread, mutate and cause trouble. Everyone plays cards at the same time to place tokens and move them around the organs, fighting for control of zones that score points. Cause a crisis in an organ and the immune system wakes up, which scores for you but also gives everyone something to fear. You can attack other players too, so this is not a polite petri dish. It mixes hand management, area control and deck building with a gross, funny theme, and it plays solo as well. Expect about ninety minutes, best with four.
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Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.6 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.3/10
Rank #1,853
3.4k ratings
Published
2017
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
Antonio Sousa Lara, Gil d'Orey
Published by
Arcane Wonders, Edge Entertainment, Lavka Games, Ediciones MasQueOca, PaperGames (III) and 5 more
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