
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,928
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Virus!
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2015

2024
Rules assistance for Virus! Marvel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Virus! Marvel is a board game released in 2024 for 2–5 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.
In Virus! MARVEL, each player can choose their favorite heroes and heroines and try to assemble a team of four iconic characters. But watch out! The others will use sabotage tactics to be the first to complete their super team. Virus! MARVEL is a standalone game that retains the fast-paced, thrilling mechanics, perfect for players who already know and love Virus! Each player starts with three cards in hand, and on their turn, they can play hero cards in their area to build their team, power cards to protect it, or villain cards against rivals to weaken or capture them. You’ll also have action cards that let you shake up the game and help you win. The first player to assemble four different ready heroes wins the game. Play or discard cards to get new ones. Dodge the villains sent your way. Gather your team and win the game. Will you be able to assemble the Avengers, or will you fall to the villains? —description from the publisher En Virus! MARVEL, cada persona podrá elegir a sus héroes y heroínas preferidas y tratará de reunir un equipo de cuatro personajes icónicos. ¡Pero ojo! El resto jugarán con tácticas de sabotaje para ser la primera persona en formar su superequipo. Virus! MARVEL es un juego independiente que mantiene una mecánica rápida y trepidante, ideal para el público que ya conoce y ama Virus! Cada persona empieza con tres cartas en la mano y su turno, jugará cartas de héroes en su zona para construir su equipo, cartas de poder para protegerlo o cartas de villano contra el resto de rivales para debilitarles o capturarles. También contarás con cartas de acción que te permitirán alterar el juego y ayudarte a ganar. Ganará la partida la persona en conseguir 4 héroes diferentes preparados. Juega cartas o descarta para conseguir nuevas. Evita los villanos que te quieran enviar. Reúne a tu equipo y gana la partida. ¿Serás capaz de reunir a Los Vengadores o sucumbirás ante los villanos? —description from the publisher (Spanish)
Virus! Marvel 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 Virus! Marvel 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! Marvel 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! Marvel 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.
Virus! Marvel belongs to these categories: Card Game and Comic Book / Strip. 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! Marvel 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! Marvel 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.