
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,620
- BGG rating
- 7.4
La Cuenta
- 3–8 players
- 5–15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Virus! 2 Evolution
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Virus! 2 Evolution is an expansion for Virus! released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Domingo Cabrero, Carlos López, and Santi Santisteban and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
Virus! 2 Evolution is an expansion for the card game Virus that adds new content to the game based on new viruses and action cards. Virus! 2 Evolution es una expansión para el juego de cartas Virus que añade nuevo contenido al juego en base a nuevos virus y cartas de acción. Además con esta expansión, nos encontraremos con nuevas variantes, como una para 2 jugadores y otra mediante la cual podremos eliminar a los virus de forma permanente, por lo que así no daremos vueltas sin parar al mazo.
Virus! 2 Evolution supports 2–6 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 Virus! 2 Evolution is 20 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 Virus! 2 Evolution for ages 8 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.
Virus! 2 Evolution has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Virus! 2 Evolution belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Medical. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, 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 Virus! 2 Evolution are: Domingo Cabrero, Carlos López, and Santi Santisteban. 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 Virus! 2 Evolution as an expansion for Virus!. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Virus! to use it. Check that your edition of Virus! is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.