PEST
60 – 150 minutes 1 – 5 players 13+ ages
Our once great Empire was struck by a devastating plague… Will you answer the call to save it?
Once standing tall and great, we now need to rediscover and rebuild our fallen cities. There are still survivors among the ruins – we must take them in our care and cure them.
In order to stay ahead of the plague, we must implement new inventions and technologies. Our influence will expand as we rebuild, but the plague will still lurk in the shadows, ready to strike when we least expect it. Once it does, it will be difficult to adapt, but we will survive. In addition to the procurement of important resources, our imperative will be to get the plague under control.
Fight against the cataclysmic plague and rebuild the once-fallen empire in this strategic euro board game.
Game Design: Kai Starck & Thomas Nielsen
Box Cover Artist: Sara Stanoeska
Art: Daniel Cunha
(Available in English and German)
PEST
60 – 150 minutes
1 – 5 players
13+ ages
Our once great Empire was struck by a devastating plague… Will you answer the call to save it?
Once standing tall and great, we now need to rediscover and rebuild our fallen cities. There are still survivors among the ruins – we must take them in our care and cure them.
In order to stay ahead of the plague, we must implement new inventions and technologies. Our influence will expand as we rebuild, but the plague will still lurk in the shadows, ready to strike when we least expect it. Once it does, it will be difficult to adapt, but we will survive. In addition to the procurement of important resources, our imperative will be to get the plague under control.
Fight against the cataclysmic plague and rebuild the once-fallen empire in this strategic euro board game.
Game Design: Kai Starck & Thomas Nielsen
Box Cover Artist: Sara Stanoeska
Art: Daniel Cunha
(Available in English and German)
Guilds of Thokaia
Amidst the lingering shadows of the plague, the Empire seeks to transcend mere survival and strike at the heart of the epidemic itself. The Empire’s resolve is unwavering as it sponsors the study and research of the very plague that once threatened its existence.
Embracing innovation and collaboration, the guilds of Thokaia have risen to the occasion, offering their expertise and resources to aid in this monumental endeavor. Together, we delve deep into the mysteries of the plague, unraveling its secrets and discovering weaknesses to exploit.
As the Empire’s influence expands, so too does our understanding of the plague’s intricate mechanisms. With each breakthrough, we inch closer to our ultimate goal: eradicating the plague once and for all. But beware, for the plague is a cunning adversary, evolving and adapting to our every move.
In this expansion, the stakes are higher, the challenges greater, but so too are the rewards. Will you join the Empire and the guilds of Thokaia in their quest to vanquish the plague and secure a future of prosperity and hope?
Game Design: Milan Tasevski
Art: Daniel Cunha
Guilds of Thokaia
Amidst the lingering shadows of the plague, the Empire seeks to transcend mere survival and strike at the heart of the epidemic itself. The Empire’s resolve is unwavering as it sponsors the study and research of the very plague that once threatened its existence.
Embracing innovation and collaboration, the guilds of Thokaia have risen to the occasion, offering their expertise and resources to aid in this monumental endeavor. Together, we delve deep into the mysteries of the plague, unraveling its secrets and discovering weaknesses to exploit.
As the Empire’s influence expands, so too does our understanding of the plague’s intricate mechanisms. With each breakthrough, we inch closer to our ultimate goal: eradicating the plague once and for all. But beware, for the plague is a cunning adversary, evolving and adapting to our every move.
In this expansion, the stakes are higher, the challenges greater, but so too are the rewards. Will you join the Empire and the guilds of Thokaia in their quest to vanquish the plague and secure a future of prosperity and hope?
Game Design: Milan Tasevski
Art: Daniel Cunha
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Features
Pest is played in 6 rounds. Each round before players take their turn, a plague card will be revealed which shows how the plague will spread in that round. On their turn, players will be able to select among many actions on their player board using a unique action selection system. Thus, players will be able to move their containment team on the board, quarantine and cure infected people, rebuild, assign workers, harvest resources, and more.
components
- 1 Rulebook
- 1 Map Board
- 1 Era Board
- 1 Influence Board
- 1 Capital City Board
- 5 Player Boards
- 5 Help Boards
- 5 Plague Doctor Miniatures
- 20 Assistant Meeples
- 50 Building Meeples
- 100 Population Meeples
- 15 Decree Cards
- 10 Aid Cards
- 18 Pest Cards
- 30 Technology Cards
- 5 Starting Location Cards
- 5 Capital City Cards
- 5 Capital City Buildings
- 14 Capital City Reward Tokens
- 5 Containment Camp Tokens
- 15 Imperatives Markers
- 5 Influence Markers
- 5 Turn Order Markers
- 25 Resource Track Markers
- 48 Location Tokens
- 70 Building Resource Tokens
- 8 Sick People Multiplier Tokens
- 28 Destroyed Location Tokens
- 42 Research Tokens
- 48 Renown & Negative Renown Tokens
- 1 Score Pad
Features
Pest is played in 6 rounds. Each round before players take their turn, a plague card will be revealed which shows how the plague will spread in that round. On their turn, players will be able to select among many actions on their player board using a unique action selection system. Thus, players will be able to move their containment team on the board, quarantine and cure infected people, rebuild, assign workers, harvest resources, and more.
components
- 1 Rulebook
- 1 Map Board
- 1 Era Board
- 1 Influence Board
- 1 Capital City Board
- 5 Player Boards
- 5 Help Boards
- 5 Plague Doctor Miniatures
- 20 Assistant Meeples
- 50 Building Meeples
- 100 Population Meeples
- 15 Decree Cards
- 10 Aid Cards
- 18 Pest Cards
- 30 Technology Cards
- 5 Starting Location Cards
- 5 Capital City Cards
- 5 Capital City Buildings
- 14 Capital City Reward Tokens
- 5 Containment Camp Tokens
- 15 Imperatives Markers
- 5 Influence Markers
- 5 Turn Order Markers
- 25 Resource Track Markers
- 48 Location Tokens
- 70 Building Resource Tokens
- 8 Sick People Multiplier Tokens
- 28 Destroyed Location Tokens
- 42 Research Tokens
- 48 Renown & Negative Renown Tokens
- 1 Score Pad
Additional Items
Capital City
Miniature Pack
Capital City Miniature pack includes a big 12cm / 4.7 inch diameter miniature of the Capital City.
Event Cards Pack
A mini-expansion including 12 event cards and tokens. Choose between English or German edition.
deluxe Pack
Deluxe Pack includes 5x Dual-Layered Player Boards and Wooden Player Markers.
Dual-Layered Boards
A pack of 5x Dual-Layered Player Boards.
Wooden Player Markers Set
Deluxe Wooden Player Markers for Pest.
Items
How to play
How to play
DOWNLOADS
Rulebook: English
Road Event Cards Rulebook: English
Pest FAQ
Rulebook: German
Road Event Cards Rulebook: German
Rulebook: French
Road Event Cards Rulebook: French
Help Board: French
Rulebook: Italian (Translation by Cranio Creations)
DOWNLOADS
Rulebook: English
Road Event Cards Rulebook: English
Pest FAQ
Rulebook: German
Road Event Cards Rulebook: German
Rulebook: French
Road Event Cards Rulebook: French
Help Board: French
Rulebook: Italian (Translation by Cranio Creations)
Reviews
“The total gaming experience is fascinating. The fact that it was accompanied by a magnificent table presence and magnificent looks, beautiful board, and components…is just a cherry on the top.”
– Vangelis Kefalas, Epitrapaiozoume.gr
“We were all very impressed. It’s really a very cool game. Lots of things to consider, nice level of interaction.”
– Sven, Brettballett
“A fun action selection mechanism for a thematically grounded euro game.”
– Flavio, Il Meeple Con La Camicia