
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,356
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Pandemic: Hot Zone – Europe
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Pandemie: Uitbreiding "De Generalist"
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Pandemie: Uitbreiding "De Generalist" is an expansion for جائحة released in 2009 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Thomas Lehmann and Matt Leacock and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
This limited (500 copies) mini-expansion for Pandemic released in the Netherlands by QWG Games. It was available for the first 500 buyers of the base-game. This expansion consists of a new role card (Generalist), a new (grey) pawn and rules for a five player game. The name of the new role is 'de generalist' and she has the ability to take 5 actions instead of 4. This card is also included in the Pandemic: On the Brink expansion. Expands: Pandemic Related Microbadges: Pandemic Fan: Public Health Professional: Matt Leacock Fan:
Pandemie: Uitbreiding "De Generalist" supports 2–5 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 Pandemie: Uitbreiding "De Generalist" is 45 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 Pandemie: Uitbreiding "De Generalist" for ages 10 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.
Pandemie: Uitbreiding "De Generalist" has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Pandemie: Uitbreiding "De Generalist" belongs to these categories: Science Fiction, Medical, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. 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 Pandemie: Uitbreiding "De Generalist" are: Thomas Lehmann and Matt Leacock. 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 Pandemie: Uitbreiding "De Generalist" as an expansion for جائحة. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need جائحة to use it. Check that your edition of جائحة is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.