We play this with 2 and play went very fast, almost seems too fast. Are we doing something wrong?
1326503
The game works better with more players, as they're trying to get into the bay or Tokyo and can drive the player out.
1326504
The game plays best with 3+ players. This gives people the chance to actually leave Tokyo and lick their wounds and makes it a lot more dangerous to stay in Tokyo for extended periods.
2029009
yes fun for 2, but better for 3 or more. I enjoy playing with 2 but my friend prefers 3 or more.
1364093
We played it w/ a large group & it last about an hour & a half. You can speed it up a bit, the more people playing, the slower. When you choose players that will participate & dress the part it is the most fun!
274024
Yes, it works just fine with two players. We've played it quite a bit with 2, 3 and 4 players and all play slightly differently but are all just as enjoyable.
1609184
I think the game is best at 2 or 3 personally. It gets a bit too easy with 4 or 5, not that it is very difficult to start with. So to answer your question, yes it is fun with 2.
871746
It is most fun with two or more players with similar math skills. I have one child and we play together. However...she is more motivated when playing with her friends.
217937
I think the 3 yr old will be too small and unsteady to play this game. It's a lot of fun but even adults have trouble making the connections of the pieces. Start the 6 yr old slowly without keeping any type of score.
675724
I've played with 2, 3, 4 and 5. I think it's the most fun with 4. With four people trying to make their routes the board gets crowded and strategy comes into play.
413730
Definitely. In fact, especially the original played with the 2-player rule (playing 2 actions each turn), is deeper strategically and a quick (half hour or less when played with familiarity) game that is so good it is addictive. The first expansion, which I thought would add a lot because the goals idea is good, does not really improve the 2-player game.
29119
Both good questions that we also are stumped by...very poor directions! We played with just one deck of cards and no jokers with four people....maybe if you were playing with more people you would use both decks?!
2280170
You can play a 2-player game. Technically there are 3 wonders in play because the third is played by both players in an alternating pattern. It works and is still fun.
1368510
It's a Three player minimum game. This is because of the three tracks of influence, which can have a very real impact on the game, and is where most of the fun comes from. If you modify the game to your own liking, and play it in a simple, "dominate the board" type of way, I can see it possible to play with only two, but a lot of the fun will be missed by doing so. There are a few you tube videos that go through gameplay, which will help you understand how the three player mode plays out.
454258
We have played it with adults, children, and a mix. You can change it up pretty easily, depending on how involved you want the game to be. It's fast playing and chaotic. More luck than skill so you don't have to really concentrate to play the game - definitely not bridge!
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I have tried playing with two before but this game is definitely NOT built for only two. Even with three the real fun of the game is somewhat subdued. I believe four is optimal, because while you can play with more, the game starts to really lag with higher numbers of players, especially if there are any new players in your group.But as for the original question: No, it is not nearly as fun with two people. Half the fun of the game is choosing who to help and who to hurt and when is the best time to do it. With only two people it takes away much of the "Munchiness" that the game is really built around. I have tried playing with two before but this game is definitely NOT built for only two. Even with three the real fun of the game is somewhat subdued. I believe four is optimal, because while you can play with more, the game starts to really lag with higher numbers of players, especially if there are any new players in your group.But as for the original question: No, it is not nearly as fun with two people. Half the fun of the game is choosing who to help and who to hurt and when is the best time to do it. With only two people it takes away much of the "Munchiness"... » Read More I have tried playing with two before but this game is definitely NOT built for only two. Even with three the real fun of the game is somewhat subdued. I believe four is optimal, because while you can play with more, the game starts to really lag with higher numbers of players, especially if there are any new players in your group.But as for the original question: No, it is not nearly as fun with two people. Half the fun of the game is choosing who to help and who to hurt and when is the best time to do it. With only two people it takes away much of the "Munchiness" that the game is really built around. « Show Less
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We play this game with 3 players, as well as 2 players. There isn't any difference - just use the 3 player rules and instructions.
183164
It plays alright. The choices in the different zones are reduced (blocked off) when playing with fewer than 4 players. So, while it's still playable, it's a lot more fun with 4.
1057611
I only have one game loaded on mine - we are older - 67 yrs. So games are not our forte, but the one we do play runs just fine. Sorry I was not of any more help than that.