Plague & Pestilence
1993
BGG Geek Rating
5.6
based on 713 ratings
BGG Average Rating
6.2
community average
BGG Ranking
#7814
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Players
2-6
Weight
1.38/5.00
Playtime
45 min
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📖 About This Game
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.