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1993BGG rank #8,093

Plague & Pestilence

by Tray Green, Dawn Payn · Chessex

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Players2–6
Time15–45m
ComplexityLight
Age0+

About the game

What is 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.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingOpen DraftingTake That

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameMedieval

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