pandemic — Board Game Tag

Best-Of List Jul 24, 2026

Best Board Games

The best board games, picked two ways: the ten our group actually plays, and the ten the hobby agrees on, plus a full breakdown of every genre and what makes a game great.

Best-Of List Jul 22, 2026

Best Pandemic Expansions and Versions (Ranked)

Which Pandemic expansion or version should you actually buy? A ranked guide by what you want out of it: more of the same game, a campaign, or something that feels new.

Best-Of List Jul 22, 2026

Every Pandemic Expansion and Version, Explained

A full rundown of every Pandemic expansion, standalone version, and Legacy season: what each one actually changes, and what we like and don't like about them.

Best-Of List Jun 4, 2026

Best Board Games for Non-Gamers

Ten board games that actually work with people who think they hate board games — easy to learn, fun within minutes, and no board game experience required.

Best-Of List May 22, 2026

The Best Board Games for 4 Players

Four players is the sweet spot for most games — here are ten titles that don't just work at that count, they're genuinely best at it.

Games Feb 25, 2018

Pandemic Legacy S1 Logs: February

> **Spoiler warning:** This post contains details about Pandemic Legacy Season 1. Don't read if you want to experience it fresh.

Games Feb 25, 2018

Pandemic Legacy S1 Logs: January

> **Spoiler warning:** This post contains details about Pandemic Legacy Season 1. Don't read if you want to experience it fresh.

Best-Of List Oct 12, 2017

Best Board Games for Christmas Gifts

Our board game Christmas gift guide, sorted by who you're buying for — party games, kids' games, two-player picks, co-ops and games that make you think.

Best-Of List Apr 26, 2017

Best Gateway Board Games For Beginners (With Reviews) 2017

The ten best gateway board games for beginners, reviewed — Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Pandemic, Sushi Go and more, with what each one teaches you.

Games Mar 10, 2017

Pandemic: How To Play – Simplified

How to play Pandemic, simplified — setup, your four actions per turn, outbreaks and epidemics, and every role's ability. Cure all four diseases as a team.

Games Mar 4, 2017

Pandemic: Review

Does Pandemic still hold up? Our review of the co-op classic — how the disease spread creates tension, where it drags, and whether it's still worth buying.

Best-Of List Mar 1, 2017

Best One Player (Solo) Board Games (With Reviews) – Games You Can Play By Yourself

The best solo board games you can play by yourself — Mage Knight, Robinson Crusoe, Friday, Eldritch Horror and more, with reviews and a comparison table.