Virus!
2–6 players • 20 min • ages 8+ • Amo • 2015
- Publisher
- Amo · The Game Factory · Gakken Holdings · Goliath Games
- First published
- 2015
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Playing time
- 20 min
- Age
- 8+
- Genre
- Card game
How it plays
Virus! plays 2–6 players, takes about 20 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Virus! was released in 2015 by the Spanish publisher Amo, created by a team of medical students who sought to combine their clinical knowledge with accessible tabletop mechanics. The game was designed as a lighthearted, fast-paced card game where players compete to eradicate a viral outbreak by assembling a healthy body while simultaneously sabotaging their opponents with viruses and medical equipment.
The game is characterized by its distinct, cartoonish aesthetic, featuring vibrant and quirky illustrations of organs and pathogens that provide a humorous contrast to the stakes of the gameplay. Since its launch, it has gained significant popularity within the casual gaming market, particularly in Spain and Latin America, where it is frequently praised for its high replayability and its ability to act as an effective gateway game for families and non-gamers.
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About Virus!
Virus! is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–6 players • 20 min • ages 8+ • Amo • 2015. It's filed under card game. The catalog entry lists set collection as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Virus!?
Virus! is a board game for 2–6 players, running about 20 minutes, filed under card game. The catalog entry lists set collection as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Virus! for?
Virus! is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Virus! take to play?
A game of Virus! is listed at about 20 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Virus! for?
Virus! lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Virus!?
Virus! is published by Amo, The Game Factory, Gakken Holdings and Goliath Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2015.
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