Head to head
Pandemic vs Star Trek Panic
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 120)
Pick Star Trek Panic if you want…
- Two teams pulling against each other
- Coordinating moves with teammates
- A longer, meatier session (about 120 min)
Quick facts
| Pandemic | Star Trek Panic | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 45 min | 60–120 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Age | 8+ | 13+ |
| Year | — | 2016 |
Common questions
Is Star Trek Panic better than Pandemic?
Pandemic sits at 0% positive over 1 verdicts; Star Trek Panic at 0% over 1. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.
Which plays faster, Pandemic or Star Trek Panic?
Pandemic runs up to about 45 minutes; Star Trek Panic up to about 120. For a weeknight slot, Pandemic is the quicker table.
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