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Z-Man Games Rattus Board Game (Big Box Edition) - The Black Death Strategy Game with Expansions! Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 2-6 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games

Z-Man Games Rattus Board Game (Big Box Edition) - The Black Death Strategy Game with Expansions! Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 10+, 2-6 Players, 30-60 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games

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  • SURVIVE THE BLACK PLAGUE: It is the year 1347 AD. A disaster is about to strike. The Black Death is approaching, and during the next few years, large parts of the population of Europe and Northern Africa will be killed by the plague. In Rattus, players settle in the various regions of Europe and Northern Africa while the plague spreads through all these regions.
  • STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Manage your population throughout medieval Europe to survive the plague. Players gain help from the various professions of the middle ages. Some, like Peasants and Bakers, help the players grow their populations. Others, like the Monks and Nuns, use wisdom and faith to avoid the plague, while the warfare conducted by the Knights and Soldiers spreads the plague to new areas.
  • CHALLENGING AND COMPETITIVE: The plague does not make any distinction. When the rats arrive, no one can feel safe. Finally, the plague withdraws and the game ends. Only then it will be clear who was able to keep his population alive, and win the game!
  • BIG BOX EXPANSION: This renewed edition of the Rattus line contains all materials of the base game and the expansions Pied Pier, Africanus and Academicus. Additional new content is added as well and players can add the new modules 'Guilds & Inns' and 'Bonus' to create even more variety and challenge.
  • NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This fun medieval survival board game for adults and family can be played with 2 to 6 players and is suitable for ages 10 and older. The average playtime is 30 to 60 minutes.
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  • Jordan P ★★★★★

    My girlfriend and I play this almost every weekend. It’s a great mix of strategy and fun, and we always end up planning imaginary trips across Europe afterward.

  • Sarah K ★★★★★

    I love how this game makes you think without saying a word. The tension and teamwork are incredible. If you like puzzles and co-op games, this one’s for you.

  • Thomas D ★★★★★

    My wife and I are obsessed. We’ve played at least 30 times and it never gets boring. Every game feels fresh and challenging.

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