Pandemic: Hot Zone North America Board Game

Fast-paced co-op strategy for families and friends who love solving the problem together.

A compact, travel-friendly cooperative game with tense teamwork, clever planning, and big replay value.

Work as a team, stop outbreaks, and race to discover all three cures before time runs out.

Why you'll love it

• True team play everyone works together, so it feels collaborative instead of competitive.
• Quick but exciting delivers that "one more round" feeling in about 30 minutes.
• Easy to take along a smaller-format Pandemic game that is easier to pack for holidays, visits, or game nights away from home.
• Different powers for each player unique character abilities make teamwork more interesting and strategic.
• Tense in a fun way every turn matters as you treat diseases, prevent outbreaks, and push toward the cures.
• Great for family strategy nights builds communication, planning, teamwork, and decision-making.

Quick Details

• Players: 24
• Recommended age: 8+
• Play time: about 30 minutes
• Game type: Cooperative strategy board game
• Includes: 1 rulebook, 1 game board, 70 cards, 50+ cubes and tokens

Good to Know

• This is a fully cooperative game, so players win or lose together.
• It is based on the bestselling Pandemic system, but in a more compact, faster-playing format.
• A strong choice for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys problem-solving together.
• Best for players who enjoy teamwork, planning ahead, and managing pressure as a group.

Care & Maintenance

• Store the cards, cubes, and tokens neatly in the box after play to keep pieces together.
• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight to help protect the board, cards, and box finish.