Rescue citizens from plague-infected Messina while building your influence in a medieval city under siege by the Black Death.
Vibe's take
plague tension, heroic rescue decisions, mounting pressure, heavy Euro weight
Who it's for
Heavy Euro fans who want strong thematic integration where the plague mechanic drives genuinely difficult strategic decisions.
Not for you if…
You prefer lighter themes or want a Euro without the constant pressure of an advancing threat.
The Black Death has arrived in Messina, and you must manage the plague while building your influence. Rescue citizens from infected districts, quarantine the sick, and develop the city even as the plague spreads. The worker-placement system forces impossible choices: helping infected areas risks your own workers, but the rescued citizens become your workforce. The plague spreading mechanic creates mounting pressure as the game progresses, making every rescue mission feel heroic and desperate.
Players
Duration
60–140 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.6 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #860
3.9k ratings
Published
2021
Designed by
Vladimír Suchý, Raúl Fernández Aparicio
Published by
Tesla Games, Delicious Games, Mosaico Jogos, Gém Klub Kft., YOKA Games, Hobby World, 数寄ゲームズ (Suki Games), Portal Games, Fox in the Box, Rio Grande Games, Jumping Turtle Games, Arrakis Games, MTS Games
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Rescue citizens from plague-infected Messina while building your influence in a medieval city under siege by the Black Death.
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