---
product_id: 2546478
title: "Pandemic In the Lab Board Game EXPANSION Race Against Time to Discover Cures! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 1-6 Players, 45 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games"
brand: "z-man games"
price: "2815474₫"
currency: VND
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/2546478-pandemic-in-the-lab-board-game-expansion-race-against-time
store_origin: VN
region: Vietnam
---

# 45 min intense race against time 1-6 players solo or team modes New lab board for sequencing & testing Pandemic In the Lab Board Game EXPANSION Race Against Time to Discover Cures! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 1-6 Players, 45 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games

**Brand:** z-man games
**Price:** 2815474₫
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🧪 Race the clock, cure the world — your lab, your legacy!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pandemic In the Lab Board Game EXPANSION Race Against Time to Discover Cures! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 1-6 Players, 45 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games by z-man games
- **How much does it cost?** 2815474₫ with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/2546478-pandemic-in-the-lab-board-game-expansion-race-against-time)

## 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

- • **Seamless Integration:** Requires base Pandemic and On the Brink expansions for full compatibility, creating a comprehensive pandemic-fighting universe.
- • **Fast-Paced & Engaging:** Compact 45-minute playtime fits perfectly into busy schedules without sacrificing strategic depth.
- • **Expanded Strategy Depth:** New roles, virulent strain events, and mutation scenarios add layers of challenge and replayability.
- • **Innovative Lab Gameplay:** Move pawns in a dedicated lab board to sequence diseases and test cures, redefining the classic Pandemic experience.
- • **Dynamic Solo & Team Modes:** Play solo with CDC assistance or compete in rival teams for a fresh cooperative or competitive thrill.

## Overview

Pandemic: In the Lab is a thrilling expansion that transforms the classic cooperative board game by introducing a new laboratory board where players sequence diseases and test cures. Designed for 1-6 players aged 8+, it offers solo play with CDC support or competitive team modes, enriched by new roles, events, and mutation challenges. With a 45-minute playtime and requiring the base Pandemic and On the Brink expansions, it delivers fresh strategic depth and immersive gameplay for dedicated fans and newcomers alike.

## Description

Product Description In Pandemic: In the Lab, the second expansion for Pandemic, you will use a new game board that allows you to move the pawns in a laboratory. The goal of this activity is the same as in the base game – finding cures for diseases – but this time in a new way. Behind sealed bio-hazard doors, scientists race against time to sequence diseases, take samples and test cures. Pandemic: In the Lab includes four new roles, new Virulent Strain events and a Worldwide Panic Mutation scenario. Players can compete individually or on rival teams (when playing with four or six players). Can your team work together in the lab to save humanity?. From the Manufacturer In Pandemic: In the Lab, the second expansion for Pandemic, you will use a new game board that allows you to move the pawns in a laboratory. The goal of this activity is the same as in the base game – finding cures for diseases – but this time in a new way. Behind sealed bio-hazard doors, scientists race against time to sequence diseases, take samples, and test cures. Pandemic: In the Lab includes four new roles, new Virulent Strain events, and a Worldwide Panic Mutation scenario. Players can compete individually or on rival teams (when playing with four or six players). Can your team work together in the lab to save humanity?.

Review: Fun expansion with new, fresh challenges - Another must-have expansion for fans of Pandemic! It's fun and interesting and offers up fresh, new ways to play. Some things you might be interested to know... 1) Ideally, you should have the base Pandemic game and the first expansion, On the Brink, to play In the Lab for full compatibility. For the cards to match, you should either have the second editions of Pandemic and On the Brink, or have the two compatibility card packs for the first editions of the base game and On the Brink. 2) The lab portion of the game takes a playthrough or two to adjust to, but it's reasonably easy to get the hang of if you're not impatient. :) Essentially, instead of curing diseases with 5 cards of the same color, you have to first discover, sequence and test the cure in the lab, before you can officially cure it (with 3 cards instead of 5). This replaces the previous method of curing, so if you're playing the In the Lab expansion, you CANNOT cure using the old method (and the Field Operative role is not used). I actually really like this because while cubes are more in demand, I worry less about having to discard city cards. 3) I can't yet review on the team games as I've only played this with 3 players so far, but it's pretty neat that there are so many variations. 4) There's even a variation on the game where you can play single player! I've only tried this out a couple of times, but it works similarly to the regular game, only you play with the "assistance" of the CDC. Works with both In the Lab or traditional play. 5) The new boxes/inserts for the latest editions are capable of carrying ALL the components for the base game and the two expansions, with admittedly some lifting to the cover (there are two boards now after all -- the base game board plus the new lab board), but still, it's nice that I can carry it with just one box. 6) Z-man is offering FREE additional scenarios/challenges for Pandemic. This isn't specific to the On the Lab expansion, but I only just learned of it so I'm including it here. There are two so far, "Isolation" and "Government Shutdown," available on Z-man's site. "Isolation" is for 4 players, while "Government Shutdown" is for 2-5 players. IMHO it's cool that they're providing extra value so we can change things up from time to time. 7) Tom Lehmann, the co-creator of On the Brink and In the Lab, seems to frequently check the Pandemic boards on Boardgamegeek. It's great because if you ever have questions about specific rules, for example, he and others on the board will provide clarification (I've had personal experience with this). So with this game, I don't feel like I'm just some anonymous person who bought a game from some faceless corporation, given some instructions and a "good luck with that." Don't get me wrong, the rules are for the most part very clearly laid out, so you're not going to be running there with a bunch of questions. But sometimes when you're just not sure about something, the fact that you can get answers from one of the guys who actually designed the game is awesome. I did not have any issues with my vials as another reviewer did, so hopefully they've fixed whatever that problem was. I did buy my second edition of Pandemic and On the Brink early, so that I had the problem with the misprinted board (missing the connection path between Sao Paulo and Lagos) and the edge-to-edge printing of the cards (that lets you "see" what cards are coming up), but at this point I believe all the latest editions have fixed those issues, and with In the Lab itself I didn't have any problems.
Review: A Wonderful Expansion - Pandemic is my favorite board game. In The Lab, when used with Pandemic's other expansion 'On The Brink', adds new roles, events, epidemic scenarios (virulent strain), new mutation strain game play (with additional purple cubes), team play, official solitaire (more clever than just playing two roles), replacement upgraded cure indicator markers and a separate board with a whole new system of how to cure a disease -- thus the title, "In The Lab". For me, a primarily solitaire player, I really appreciate the solitaire rules, as after twenty or so plays this way, it feels a lot more like a dedicated solitaire game and a lot less like playing both sides of the table. I've heard a lot of people posh posh this addition, saying it's already a solitaire game -- but it shows they don't play this solitaire a lot -- as game play is changed a great deal when working with the CDC. The added cards for additional event, roles, mutation and virulent strain options are all very fun. The added pieces are really nice and will come in handy even when playing the base game. The added board and new way to cure diseases feels a lot more thematic and adds a team mechanic to curing disease (even when playing solo with the CDC). If you'd like to know more about this aspect, I would recommend watching youtube videos, as there are several that describe the basics to the the 'In The Lab' board. To me this is a must have for frequent players and solitaire gamers. You will need the base game (Second Edition) and 'On The Brink' (Second Edition) in addition to this to play.

## Features

- LAB CHALLENGE: Explore new medical technology in the Pandemic In the Lab Expansion, where you'll race against time to sequence diseases and test cures.
- DISCOVER NEW CURES: Add depth and challenge to your mission with a whole new way to discover cures. Collect samples, sequence, and characterize diseases in the Lab.
- SOLO OR TEAM PLAY: Play solo, cooperating with the CDC, or split into rival teams in a thrilling race to cure and eradicate diseases while gaining prestige.
- VARIANTS AND CHALLENGES: This expansion introduces exciting variants and challenges, including new Role cards, Event cards, and options to combine with the On the Brink expansion.
- EXPAND YOUR PANDEMIC WORLD: Enhance your Pandemic experience with In the Lab, but note that the Pandemic base game and On the Brink expansion are required for play.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CE3IA44 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #407,221 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #11,212 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (727) |
| Department | All Ages |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.82 ounces |
| Item model number | ZM7112 |
| Manufacturer | Publisher Services Inc (PSI) |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 13 - 15 years |
| Product Dimensions | 8.8 x 8.8 x 2 inches |
| Release date | August 20, 2013 |

## Images

![Pandemic In the Lab Board Game EXPANSION Race Against Time to Discover Cures! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 1-6 Players, 45 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FmrlsVhSS.jpg)
![Pandemic In the Lab Board Game EXPANSION Race Against Time to Discover Cures! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 1-6 Players, 45 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HAmLthP0S.jpg)
![Pandemic In the Lab Board Game EXPANSION Race Against Time to Discover Cures! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 1-6 Players, 45 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ek3hQ6e0L.jpg)
![Pandemic In the Lab Board Game EXPANSION Race Against Time to Discover Cures! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 1-6 Players, 45 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fCvZcXnrS.jpg)
![Pandemic In the Lab Board Game EXPANSION Race Against Time to Discover Cures! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 1-6 Players, 45 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91BVQhyPCLL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you have to have On the Brink in addition to the 2nd edition Pandemic game to play this?**
A: In the Lab does not require On the Brink for the main component of the expansion, which is the lab board. ITL expands on some elements of OTB, but do not let that dissuade you from picking it up first.What you can use with the base Pandemic game:- 5 new roles (1 is an updated OTB role so you don't get a colored pawn for this but it's close to the liaison color)- 3 new events- the lab board and sequence cards- 4 new shiny cure vials (the fifth is purple)- the solo CDC role- team gameplay including new research stations, goals, awards, etc.What you cannot use:- 2 new virulent strain cards- 12 additional purple cubes- 2 mutation cards- the game box tray is designed to hold the petri dishes from OTBAs you can see the bulk of the expansion is fully compatible. Fully. I own the base Pandemic and ITL. I'm waiting for the October reprint of OTB and you can bet I'll have a copy ordered because it has great content as well.  You do however, need the 2nd edition of Pandemic, or have purchased the compatibility pack from Z-man games if you have the first printing of the game.ITL is a solid expansion and really adds depth and complexity to the game. Worth the purchase before, after, or without OTB...

**Q: Can you fit all of the base game, OTB, and ITL inside the ITL box? I like that I can fit everything so far into the OTB box and would like to be able to do the same here.**
A: You can place everything from all of the previous expansion and core game. The only things that don't fit are the cure vials because the "In The Lab" has larger plastic vials that replace the small wooden tokens. I took photos and posted them so you should be able to see how I organized it all in one box. Go to the product page scroll down to view customer images.

**Q: So do you use BOTH the main game board AND the board that comes with ITL?  Or just the ITL?  And if you ONLY use the ITL board how would that work?**
A: You use both. The ITL board is sort of like a mini game. When you go to a lab on the main board, you then use the ITL board to try and figure out the cure. So, you no longer just trade in the 5 cards to cure. You still need the 5 cards but you also have to complete the virus code using the different colored cubes. It's fairly simple to pick up if you're familiar with the main game. My wife and I love it.

**Q: Does this work with the original pandemic, the second edition, or both?**
A: Yes, it is compatibility, but not exactly. Only the backing of 6 optional cards will look different from the original game. You can buy card sleeves for your cards  that costs like $1 or $2 and that would solve the problem. But if you don't care about the back of the cards, then it won't matter at all.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun expansion with new, fresh challenges
*by J***X on September 22, 2013*

Another must-have expansion for fans of Pandemic! It's fun and interesting and offers up fresh, new ways to play. Some things you might be interested to know... 1) Ideally, you should have the base Pandemic game and the first expansion, On the Brink, to play In the Lab for full compatibility. For the cards to match, you should either have the second editions of Pandemic and On the Brink, or have the two compatibility card packs for the first editions of the base game and On the Brink. 2) The lab portion of the game takes a playthrough or two to adjust to, but it's reasonably easy to get the hang of if you're not impatient. :) Essentially, instead of curing diseases with 5 cards of the same color, you have to first discover, sequence and test the cure in the lab, before you can officially cure it (with 3 cards instead of 5). This replaces the previous method of curing, so if you're playing the In the Lab expansion, you CANNOT cure using the old method (and the Field Operative role is not used). I actually really like this because while cubes are more in demand, I worry less about having to discard city cards. 3) I can't yet review on the team games as I've only played this with 3 players so far, but it's pretty neat that there are so many variations. 4) There's even a variation on the game where you can play single player! I've only tried this out a couple of times, but it works similarly to the regular game, only you play with the "assistance" of the CDC. Works with both In the Lab or traditional play. 5) The new boxes/inserts for the latest editions are capable of carrying ALL the components for the base game and the two expansions, with admittedly some lifting to the cover (there are two boards now after all -- the base game board plus the new lab board), but still, it's nice that I can carry it with just one box. 6) Z-man is offering FREE additional scenarios/challenges for Pandemic. This isn't specific to the On the Lab expansion, but I only just learned of it so I'm including it here. There are two so far, "Isolation" and "Government Shutdown," available on Z-man's site. "Isolation" is for 4 players, while "Government Shutdown" is for 2-5 players. IMHO it's cool that they're providing extra value so we can change things up from time to time. 7) Tom Lehmann, the co-creator of On the Brink and In the Lab, seems to frequently check the Pandemic boards on Boardgamegeek. It's great because if you ever have questions about specific rules, for example, he and others on the board will provide clarification (I've had personal experience with this). So with this game, I don't feel like I'm just some anonymous person who bought a game from some faceless corporation, given some instructions and a "good luck with that." Don't get me wrong, the rules are for the most part very clearly laid out, so you're not going to be running there with a bunch of questions. But sometimes when you're just not sure about something, the fact that you can get answers from one of the guys who actually designed the game is awesome. I did not have any issues with my vials as another reviewer did, so hopefully they've fixed whatever that problem was. I did buy my second edition of Pandemic and On the Brink early, so that I had the problem with the misprinted board (missing the connection path between Sao Paulo and Lagos) and the edge-to-edge printing of the cards (that lets you "see" what cards are coming up), but at this point I believe all the latest editions have fixed those issues, and with In the Lab itself I didn't have any problems.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful Expansion
*by T***P on March 28, 2014*

Pandemic is my favorite board game. In The Lab, when used with Pandemic's other expansion 'On The Brink', adds new roles, events, epidemic scenarios (virulent strain), new mutation strain game play (with additional purple cubes), team play, official solitaire (more clever than just playing two roles), replacement upgraded cure indicator markers and a separate board with a whole new system of how to cure a disease -- thus the title, "In The Lab". For me, a primarily solitaire player, I really appreciate the solitaire rules, as after twenty or so plays this way, it feels a lot more like a dedicated solitaire game and a lot less like playing both sides of the table. I've heard a lot of people posh posh this addition, saying it's already a solitaire game -- but it shows they don't play this solitaire a lot -- as game play is changed a great deal when working with the CDC. The added cards for additional event, roles, mutation and virulent strain options are all very fun. The added pieces are really nice and will come in handy even when playing the base game. The added board and new way to cure diseases feels a lot more thematic and adds a team mechanic to curing disease (even when playing solo with the CDC). If you'd like to know more about this aspect, I would recommend watching youtube videos, as there are several that describe the basics to the the 'In The Lab' board. To me this is a must have for frequent players and solitaire gamers. You will need the base game (Second Edition) and 'On The Brink' (Second Edition) in addition to this to play.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Thematic Addition
*by V***X on August 18, 2014*

If you're buying this expansion, you're getting it for the lab expansion. The other two variants included (solo and competitive team) could and should be considered bonus content to the real purpose. For that reason, I'm rating this expansion on how the lab plays. And it plays really, really well! As many have said before, discovering cures in the lab is SO much more thematic than merely collecting five cards. The biggest benefit is that players now really feel like they are dealing with the diseases instead of coordinating travel plans to meet in cities to exchange cards. Players can spread out a little more freely now, instead of always lingering in packs so that one person can get all five cards. And, best, multiple players can be part of finding the cure (characterizing the disease, then testing the cure, then the three-card cure itself). Processing the diseases may seem like a complication... and let's be fair, it is... but all it takes is one play-through before people will get it. It's not nearly as complex as it looks, even if it does add a whole new board. My play group has played Pandemic many times before. We read through the rules once and started playing. Within a few turns, we had the basics down. Did we miss a few little, rules? Yeah. That's to be expected learning any new game or expansion (namely, take your free lab action when you build a research station!). The materials are of good quality, as to be expected. Not every role is a winner, but they all do have their uses. That being said... the Pilot can be crazy good moving people around the world in the blink of an eye every turn! This is an expansion worth getting. After three games (losing the first two, winning at the last possible second on the third), we all agreed that this is how we'll play the game from now on. BUT, nice thing about this expansion, if you ever want to go back to the original rules for curing diseases, that's easy. Just don't pull out the lab board.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pandemic in the Lab Board Game EXPANSION | Family, Strategy, Cooperative Board Game | Ages 8+ | 1 to 6 players | Average Playtime 45 minutes | Made by Z-Man Games
- Z-Man Games Pandemic: Contagion
- Pandemic Hot Zone: North America Board Game - Unite to Save The Continent! Cooperative Strategy Game for Kids and Adults, Ages 8+, 2-4 Players, 30 Minute Playtime, Made by Z-Man Games

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/2546478-pandemic-in-the-lab-board-game-expansion-race-against-time](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/2546478-pandemic-in-the-lab-board-game-expansion-race-against-time)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Vietnam*
*Store origin: VN*
*Last updated: 2026-02-24*