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title: "Z-Man Games | Pandemic in the Lab | Board Game EXPANSION | Ages 8+ | For 1 to 6 Players | 45 Minutes Playing Time"
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# 45 min intense gameplay 1-6 players cooperative 3 unique game challenges Z-Man Games | Pandemic in the Lab | Board Game EXPANSION | Ages 8+ | For 1 to 6 Players | 45 Minutes Playing Time

**Brand:** z-man games
**Price:** 588 zł
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦠 Outbreaks beware: The lab just got a whole lot deadlier!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Z-Man Games | Pandemic in the Lab | Board Game EXPANSION | Ages 8+ | For 1 to 6 Players | 45 Minutes Playing Time by z-man games
- **How much does it cost?** 588 zł with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/51501794-z-man-games-pandemic-in-the-lab-board-game-expansion)

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## Key Features

- • **Elevate Your Game Night:** Highly rated with 4.8 stars from over 23,000 fans—join the elite Pandemic community now.
- • **Fast-Paced Strategic Thrills:** Engage in a 45-minute cooperative race against time to save humanity.
- • **Teamwork Makes the Cure Work:** Supports 1 to 6 players, perfect for dynamic group strategy sessions or solo play.
- • **Expand Your Pandemic Universe:** Requires the base game but unlocks new roles like the Veterinarian and General for deeper gameplay.
- • **Master the Lab's New Frontiers:** Dive into 3 fresh challenges including the gripping Superbug scenario that redefines strategy.

## Overview

Pandemic: In the Lab is a thrilling expansion to the acclaimed cooperative board game Pandemic, introducing three innovative challenges including the intense Superbug scenario. Designed for 1 to 6 players aged 8+, it offers 45 minutes of strategic gameplay that deepens teamwork and tactical decision-making. Featuring new roles and mechanics, this expansion requires the base game and elevates your Pandemic experience to a whole new level of immersive, high-stakes fun.

## Description

Z-Man Games | Pandemic in the Lab | Board Game EXPANSION | Ages 8+ | For 1 to 6 Players | 45 Minutes Playing Time : desertcart.co.uk: Toys & Games

Review: A captivating board game - I recently got back into board gaming after many years not playing them and was looking for something different that could be played co-operatively rather than competitively. Pandemic was mentioned many times as a great example so I decided to give it a try. This is an excellent game. I've been learning the game and playing it 2 player with my wife and we are finding it very enjoyable. The core of the game is playing as two people with different roles trying to travel around the world treating disease outbreaks ( of four different diseases) and trying to find cures whilst the outbreaks of these diseases escalate and epidemics emerge. The game has a mechanic to provide the spread and escalation of infection and outbreak, it's very well done. My mind boggles at the game designer coming up with this. It's a clever game yet not too complex and we found it accessible and were grasping it quickly. Soon we'll be adding our friend as a third player and really look forward to it. It's a great game to get your working together, communicating and forming strategy to try to prevent a worldwide unbeatable pandemic. This is an excellent game. Very impressed.
Review: Another must have expansion for Pandemic - If you are considering buying this item, then you will already be a fan of the Pandemic game series. Pandemic State of Emergency is the third expansion from Z-man Games for this amazing game. The three new games are: The Hinterlands Challenge, the Emergency Event challenge and the Superbug challenge. Of the three challenges Superbug is by far the most interesting and played in our household. The Hinterlands challege is played the least. I the Superbug challenge you not only have to cure the regular diseases but you also have to build vaccing centres and produce vaccines for the Superbug. Vaccines are the only way to treat the Superbug, you cannot treat it as you would a normal disease. It's very difficult but very enjoyable. The Emergency Events challenge essentially allows you to replace Epidemic cards with Events that work against you, these events can continue every round or may be one off events. The Hinterlands challenge expands the board by itroducing some new cities that can only be reached via certain locations. They represent cities that have animal diseases that have mutated to infect humans. At the beginning of each turn a special dice is rolled and depending on the outcome disease cubes are placed on Hinterlands cities. There are of course new roles including the veterinarian who works only in the Hinterlands challenge, the pilot who can travel much further than normal players and can transport another player along with him, the General who is capable of placing quarantine counters on cities, these essentially act to protect cities from infections. The quarantine counters can also be used without the General where placing a quarantine counter in a city becomes one of your actions. If you are reading this and do not have the base Pandemic game, buy it! Buy it now! It is the best game we have played and is also a co-operative game meaning all players work together to beat the game. If you already own Pandemic then buy this expansion, you will thoroughly enjoy the Superbug challenge, and the additional roles and features will enhance your gaming experience further.

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 36 months
- Can your team work together in the lab to save humanity?
- A strategy sruvival game
- This is an expansion and needs the main game to play
- Ages 13 +
- 1-6 Players

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CE3IA44 |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,839 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 118 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand | Z-Man Games |
| Brand Name | Z-Man Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 23,784 Reviews |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Estimated Playing Time | 45 Minutes |
| Genre | Strategy, Cooperative |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00681706711027 |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item height | 2 inches |
| Manufacturer | Pandemic: In the Lab |
| Material | Cardboard |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 1332.00 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 36.00 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 4 |
| Number of players | 4 |
| Sub Brand | Pandemic |
| Theme | Technology |
| UPC | 885306582807 681706711027 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Z-Man Games
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Theme:** Technology
- **Genre:** Strategy
- **Number of players:** 1-6

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you have to have On the Brink in addition to the 2nd edition Pandemic game to play this?**
A: In the Lab does not require On the Brink for the main component of the expansion, which is the lab board. ITL expands on some elements of OTB, but do not let that dissuade you from picking it up first.What you can use with the base Pandemic game:- 5 new roles (1 is an updated OTB role so you don't get a colored pawn for this but it's close to the liaison color)- 3 new events- the lab board and sequence cards- 4 new shiny cure vials (the fifth is purple)- the solo CDC role- team gameplay including new research stations, goals, awards, etc.What you cannot use:- 2 new virulent strain cards- 12 additional purple cubes- 2 mutation cards- the game box tray is designed to hold the petri dishes from OTBAs you can see the bulk of the expansion is fully compatible. Fully. I own the base Pandemic and ITL. I'm waiting for the October reprint of OTB and you can bet I'll have a copy ordered because it has great content as well.  You do however, need the 2nd edition of Pandemic, or have purchased the compatibility pack from Z-man games if you have the first printing of the game.ITL is a solid expansion and really adds depth and complexity to the game. Worth the purchase before, after, or without OTB...

**Q: Can you fit all of the base game, OTB, and ITL inside the ITL box? I like that I can fit everything so far into the OTB box and would like to be able to do the same here.**
A: You can place everything from all of the previous expansion and core game. The only things that don't fit are the cure vials because the "In The Lab" has larger plastic vials that replace the small wooden tokens. I took photos and posted them so you should be able to see how I organized it all in one box. Go to the product page scroll down to view customer images.

**Q: So do you use BOTH the main game board AND the board that comes with ITL?  Or just the ITL?  And if you ONLY use the ITL board how would that work?**
A: You use both. The ITL board is sort of like a mini game. When you go to a lab on the main board, you then use the ITL board to try and figure out the cure. So, you no longer just trade in the 5 cards to cure. You still need the 5 cards but you also have to complete the virus code using the different colored cubes. It's fairly simple to pick up if you're familiar with the main game. My wife and I love it.

**Q: Does this work with the original pandemic, the second edition, or both?**
A: Yes, it is compatibility, but not exactly. Only the backing of 6 optional cards will look different from the original game. You can buy card sleeves for your cards  that costs like $1 or $2 and that would solve the problem. But if you don't care about the back of the cards, then it won't matter at all.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A captivating board game
*by K***L on 10 May 2025*

I recently got back into board gaming after many years not playing them and was looking for something different that could be played co-operatively rather than competitively. Pandemic was mentioned many times as a great example so I decided to give it a try. This is an excellent game. I've been learning the game and playing it 2 player with my wife and we are finding it very enjoyable. The core of the game is playing as two people with different roles trying to travel around the world treating disease outbreaks ( of four different diseases) and trying to find cures whilst the outbreaks of these diseases escalate and epidemics emerge. The game has a mechanic to provide the spread and escalation of infection and outbreak, it's very well done. My mind boggles at the game designer coming up with this. It's a clever game yet not too complex and we found it accessible and were grasping it quickly. Soon we'll be adding our friend as a third player and really look forward to it. It's a great game to get your working together, communicating and forming strategy to try to prevent a worldwide unbeatable pandemic. This is an excellent game. Very impressed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another must have expansion for Pandemic
*by D***N on 12 September 2016*

If you are considering buying this item, then you will already be a fan of the Pandemic game series. Pandemic State of Emergency is the third expansion from Z-man Games for this amazing game. The three new games are: The Hinterlands Challenge, the Emergency Event challenge and the Superbug challenge. Of the three challenges Superbug is by far the most interesting and played in our household. The Hinterlands challege is played the least. I the Superbug challenge you not only have to cure the regular diseases but you also have to build vaccing centres and produce vaccines for the Superbug. Vaccines are the only way to treat the Superbug, you cannot treat it as you would a normal disease. It's very difficult but very enjoyable. The Emergency Events challenge essentially allows you to replace Epidemic cards with Events that work against you, these events can continue every round or may be one off events. The Hinterlands challenge expands the board by itroducing some new cities that can only be reached via certain locations. They represent cities that have animal diseases that have mutated to infect humans. At the beginning of each turn a special dice is rolled and depending on the outcome disease cubes are placed on Hinterlands cities. There are of course new roles including the veterinarian who works only in the Hinterlands challenge, the pilot who can travel much further than normal players and can transport another player along with him, the General who is capable of placing quarantine counters on cities, these essentially act to protect cities from infections. The quarantine counters can also be used without the General where placing a quarantine counter in a city becomes one of your actions. If you are reading this and do not have the base Pandemic game, buy it! Buy it now! It is the best game we have played and is also a co-operative game meaning all players work together to beat the game. If you already own Pandemic then buy this expansion, you will thoroughly enjoy the Superbug challenge, and the additional roles and features will enhance your gaming experience further.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spread the word!
*by M***R on 5 July 2018*

Pandemic was the first game to introduce me to cooperative boardgaming. It became an instant favourite and still holds up very well. This should be a staple in every boardgame collection! In Pandemic, you must save the world by working together as a team to control viral outbreaks and cure diseases. How is it played? Pandemic is a turn based cooperative game where you can take up to 4 actions per turn. These actions involve moving around the world to different cities, removing virus cubes from infected cities, building research centres and curing diseases. After each turn, you draw cards to help you cure diseases (some of which may actually cause an epidemic which will spread a disease). And then you draw further cards to advance the viral outbreak. This finely tuned balance is what keeps the virus spreading so you have to work together to stop the spread as well as cure the disease. How do you win? You win if: - you cure all diseases (you don't have to eradicate them by wiping them off the map, but kudos if you do) You lose if: - You can't draw any more player cards - You run out of virus cubes and can't spread a disease further (it's out of control at this point) - You have too many outbreaks The key is to work together as a team and use each of your unique abilities at the most opportune times. It's a fantastic game that combines strategy, teamwork and luck! It's quite daunting the first time you play it, but after a few playthroughs, the mechanics become clearer and it can be enjoyed by players of all ages. If you have more than 4 players, it works quite well with one person acting as a host for the game and offering their insight to things you may have missed. It also has a lot of expansions which increase the replayability of the game, but in my opinion the core game is enough to start with for a while. This really is a great game!

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