Infect your friends, defend your health, and make it home from the hospital!

In this board game, you will fight 11 common diseases while you learn about the immune system. As you move around the game board, you will encounter disease causing viruses and bacteria, so watch out! You will also learn more about staying healthy, vaccines, antibiotics, and steps you can take to prevent the spread of disease. Originally developed in 2007, the game was updated in 2020 to include relevant information about COVID-19. Can you make it home from the hospital by defending your body from infection?

Age: 10+

Number of Players: 2-4

Time: 45-60 minutes

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Infect your friends, defend your health, and make it home from the hospital!

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