Head to head
Pandemic vs Project : New Earth
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Pandemic if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Two teams pulling against each other
- Shorter sessions (about 45 min vs 240)
Pick Project : New Earth if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Two teams pulling against each other
- A longer, meatier session (about 240 min)
Quick facts
| Pandemic | Project : New Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–4 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 45 min | 60–240 min |
| Complexity | Medium | — |
| Age | 8+ | 18+ |
| Year | — | 2025 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Pandemic or Project : New Earth?
Pandemic runs up to about 45 minutes; Project : New Earth up to about 240. For a weeknight slot, Pandemic is the quicker table.
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