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Pandemic is a light game (weight 2/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (6/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 8/10). Direct attacks are minimal (0/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Of every game in our catalog, Pandemic is closest to Forbidden Island (92% profile match) but scores higher on depth (6 vs. 4).
Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.
Pandemic is a light game (weight 2/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (6/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.
Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 8/10). Direct attacks are minimal (0/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Most variance is input randomness (7/10): luck arrives before your decision and you plan around it. Catch-up is moderate (5/10).
The theme is well-integrated (7/10). Tempo is steady (engine 3/10) — no big-payoff combo turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).
Most variance is input randomness (7/10): luck arrives before your decision and you plan around it. Catch-up is moderate (5/10).
The theme is well-integrated (7/10). Tempo is steady (engine 3/10) — no big-payoff combo turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).
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