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Infection
1998
Rules assistance for Infection
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 60 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Infection
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Infection is a board game released in 1998 for 2–8 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Dan Sullivan and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Players roll dice to race around the board, catching diseases and trying to be cured. Catch diseases left in public places, pass diseases to other players, get cured in the medical stations. Medicaid, Christmas bonuses, and the lottery help pay the bills. Diagnose your disease in the Info center, get it wrong and you catch the disease! Disease cards provide a wealth of information, are color coded to indicate severity from basic diseases to major communicable diseases. Each card includes both the common and Latin name, causes, symptoms and treatments. Multiple medical libraries and medical professionals have been consulted to insure the accuracy of the information. Treatment options and prices vary over a large range. Visiting the Voodoo Doctor is the cheapest way to go, but his results can be unpredictable. The intensive care center has the best service, but is the most expensive place to be cured.
Questions and answers
Infection supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Infection is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Infection for ages 9 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Infection has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Infection belongs to these categories: Medical. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Infection are: Dan Sullivan. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Infection as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.