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product_id: 333210572
title: "Starting Chess: 1"
brand: "z-man games"
price: "318 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Z Man Games"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/333210572-starting-chess-1
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# 30-60 min playtime fits busy schedules Unique Europe board for fresh strategy 129 pieces for immersive gameplay Starting Chess: 1

**Brand:** z-man games
**Price:** 318 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ♟️ Master the outbreak, wherever you go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Starting Chess: 1 by z-man games
- **How much does it cost?** 318 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/333210572-starting-chess-1)

## Best For

- z-man games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted z-man games brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Take the thrill of Pandemic anywhere — perfect for travel or quick game nights.
- • **Quick Setup & Play:** No assembly or batteries needed — dive straight into the action in under an hour.
- • **Team-Based Strategy:** Collaborate with 2-4 players to discover cures and beat the clock together.
- • **Seamless Integration:** Mix components with other Hot Zone series games for endless variety.
- • **Customizable Challenge:** Add Mutation maps to ramp up difficulty and keep every game fresh.

## Overview

Starting Chess: 1 is a streamlined, portable cooperative board game from the acclaimed Pandemic Hot Zone series. Designed for 2-4 players aged 8+, it features a unique Europe map and 129 pieces, delivering 30-60 minutes of strategic teamwork to discover cures for three diseases. With no assembly or batteries required, it’s perfect for quick, engaging gameplay at home or on the move.

## Description

Starting Chess: 1 : desertcart.co.uk: Toys & Games

Review: A night if fun and laughter - We’ll yes the instructions need a bit of decoding but, it just added to the enjoyment of the evening. It’s a good quality set which we will definitely be playing again. It’s small enough to take on holiday as well.
Review: So, I'm THAT guy - who goes to a restaurant with a friend or two and plays a board game. AND, I love the Pandemic games (especially for the past couple of years - seems too ironic NOT to play Pandemic!). This is a great introduction to Pandemic if you're new to them, and it can be a fairly challenging, but quick, cooperative game. Especially if you like Pandemic and want something quick - you won't go wrong with this one. PS - North America is also good! 😉

## Features

- Shorter, portable version of the best-selling collaborative game Pandemic.
- Second title in the panandemic: Hot Zone series with unique Europe board
- Players team up to discover cures for 3 diseases, win or lose as a team. Mutation maps can be added to increase difficulty.
- Components can be mixed and combined with other panandemics: Hot Zone games.
- English version, 2 to 4 players, from 8 years, 30 to 60 minutes playing time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B094DR378C |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 221,054 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 5,366 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Colour | Divers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (71) |
| Date First Available | 18 May 2021 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Promote teamwork, strategic thinking and medical knowledge |
| Item model number | ZM7142 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard Plastic |
| Number of Game Players | 2 - 4 Players |
| Number of pieces | 129 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.91 x 22.86 x 5.08 cm; 459 g |
| Release date | 27 Aug. 2021 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Z-Man Games
- **Genre:** Cooperative, Strategy
- **Material:** Cardboard Plastic
- **Number of players:** 2 - 4 Players
- **Theme:** travel

## Images

![Starting Chess: 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81THIYDR6qL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Whats this game like with just 2 people?**
A: Great! My 13 yr old son and I play this regularly, working together to try not to get wiped out.

**Q: Has anyone ordered this and received a fake ?**
A: Yes! We got a fake copy of this and played it without realising. there was definitely really obvious issues with it and had I known about counterfeit board games at the time I would have spotted it easily. the main thing is the disease cubes are square with sharp corners rather than rounded, the box has a very heavy texture to it and the colouring is a bit off, the bottle tokens have damaged texture on the underside and the printing is off Centre etc etc. Complaining to Amazon and I'm also reporting it to Trading Standards

**Q: hi so is this the uk edition or not? looking at other questions it appears you sell both uk and German.**
A: BEWARE! I got the German version Feb 2017. Said they only do German, had to return for refund. Why don't they state its German or have picture etc in German language. Complete pain as wanted for birthday present now have to return and await a refund.

**Q: I have the 2013 version of pandemic, is this expansion the updated version or 2009 original manufacturing?  also will i get an english version?**
A: This is the current version of the expansion, for the 2013 edition of Pandemic. All our stock is English. Enjoy!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A night if fun and laughter
*by D***B on 15 January 2023*

We’ll yes the instructions need a bit of decoding but, it just added to the enjoyment of the evening. It’s a good quality set which we will definitely be playing again. It’s small enough to take on holiday as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***D on 12 June 2022*

So, I'm THAT guy - who goes to a restaurant with a friend or two and plays a board game. AND, I love the Pandemic games (especially for the past couple of years - seems too ironic NOT to play Pandemic!). This is a great introduction to Pandemic if you're new to them, and it can be a fairly challenging, but quick, cooperative game. Especially if you like Pandemic and want something quick - you won't go wrong with this one. PS - North America is also good! 😉

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by I***Y on 24 September 2023*

the game itself is wonderful and fantastic, but unfortunately you can't play with 5 players, even though the description indicated 2-5 players

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pandemic Hot Zone: Europe Board Game - Cooperative Disease-Fighting Adventure, Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games
- Pandemic: Hot Zone - North America
- Pandemic The Cure Board Game (Base Game) | Board Game for Adults and Family | Cooperative Board Game | Dice Game | Ages 8+ | 2 to 5 players | Average Playtime 30 minutes | Made by Z-Man Games

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*Last updated: 2026-02-17*