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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.
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.
BadgerGatan
Good alternative to Pandemic. Water flowing is a hilarious theme with good mechanical integration. I don't want to own it, but I'll play it any day. I just really like being a civil engineer trying to save a country from flooding, and failing because my opponent is the ocean. The connection between theme and mechanics is honestly one of the best I've ever seen in a game. The art is beautiful. All failures feel like "my fault," and while there are some luck issues, this game does a good job of making you feel responsible for this tiny little country.