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Lead the Netherlands into the Industrial Age in the latest version of the cooperative classic! It is the dawn of the Industrial Age in the Netherlands. For centuries, the country has relied upon a series of dikes and wind-powered pumps to keep it safe from the constant threat of flooding from the North Sea. But this system is no longer enough.
bpierce72
I have really enjoyed this game. The game is a bit fiddly with the placement of dikes, as well as a bit hard to read with seeing the map connections and water flow. However, the payoff is certainly worth it. In my eyes the game brings 3 really unique and great additions to the Pandemic model. The “water flow” idea is so thematic and really escalates the game quickly. Also, the dikes in combination with this mechanic add a nice defensive and strategic element to the game. Lastly, the water pumps are an awesome passive approach to dealing with the issue. Couple all of that with the very thematic setting, beautiful color pallet and this is something I really have enjoyed. I can certainly recommend it, and my guess is that this version of Pandemic might appeal most to euro gamers that don’t mind a little bit of fiddlyness in their game.
Achire
Interesting take on Pandemic. The gameplay is interesting and like Iberia, it feels like Pandemic with several expansions rolled into one. Both these games are excellent values for what you get. However, I prefer Iberia because the locations have readable names, it's much easier to read the map (the dikes on this one are hard to see and the tide mechanism can be hard to follow), and the rules feel less convoluted. That said, it's a fun game and you do get into it and it is quite good. If this theme speaks to you, I definitely recommend it. I love Pandemic and I understand why so many like this version. However, if I had both on my shelf, I probably would choose Iberia over it every time.
cbazler
After playing some 50+ games of base Pandemic (plus expansions), 30-some games between Pandemic Legacy Seasons 1 and 2, and at least 10 plays of The Cure and Cthulhu, I am pretty much sick of the Pandemic system. Nevertheless, this is STILL very good. The way water floods regions really changes the core mechanics and feels different than the other iterations of this game. I actually wish this had been renamed / rebranded as [i]anything[/i] else, because I just can't bear to own another Pandemic in my life.