Hi, can this game be played with only 2 players or does it have to be 3 or more?
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3 or more. Although, I tried with 3 and found that it probably works best if you have more than 3 (5-6 players would be a lot more fun). To be fair, we didn't follow all the rules to the letter (mainly bc the rulebook is so long).
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I would suggest playing with 3 or more players a few times so that you get a feel for how the game is suppose to be played. After that, you can adjust the rules for a 2 player game. Mainly it would be like Risk, where the 3rd player is neutral and only defends. One thing my group has tried out a few times, and enjoy, is 2 people playing 2 or 3 families each so that there are 4-6 families being played. Once again, you need to understand the rules so that you can adjust them without changing the game too much though. Example would be that only one family can occupy a land area at a time, even if you are controlling both families. However, you can use other families ships for transport purposes. I would suggest playing with 3 or more players a few times so that you get a feel for how the game is suppose to be played. After that, you can adjust the rules for a 2 player game. Mainly it would be like Risk, where the 3rd player is neutral and only defends. One thing my group has tried out a few times, and enjoy, is 2 people playing 2 or 3 families each so that there are 4-6 families being played. Once again, you need to understand the rules so that you can adjust them without changing the game too much though. Example would be that only one family can occupy a land area at... » Read More I would suggest playing with 3 or more players a few times so that you get a feel for how the game is suppose to be played. After that, you can adjust the rules for a 2 player game. Mainly it would be like Risk, where the 3rd player is neutral and only defends. One thing my group has tried out a few times, and enjoy, is 2 people playing 2 or 3 families each so that there are 4-6 families being played. Once again, you need to understand the rules so that you can adjust them without changing the game too much though. Example would be that only one family can occupy a land area at a time, even if you are controlling both families. However, you can use other families ships for transport purposes. « Show Less
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The game is designed to be 3-6 players but still can be played with just 2, its like risk in a lot of ways
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No, unfortunately minimum is 3 players, and to be honest it's much more enjoyable with 6.
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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.
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Hi. The rules say that it's only 3 to 6 players. I tried to play it with my wife, but still one of us had to play for two houses at the same time.
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Absolutely YES!I played it with my friend for over half a year. We did not change any game rule. We just played it in 3 VS 3 mode, chose 3 Houses by random at the beginning of the game. It's funny and the balance is good.The difference between 2 players and 3-6 players is the time on thinking. For the reson that you should make plans for 3 Houses all by oneself, so 2 players game will be much longer than 3-6 players.
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You can always play games that require more people by just choosing 2 or 3 houses per person. The game last longer but it makes it challenging and very fun while maintaining the purpose of the game.
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I would suggest the Game of Thrones Card game if you want a game for 2 people. I play it with my husband after the kiddos are in bed.
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Yes...this game can be played with two players.....this game is alot of fun....buy it you wont regret it.....everybody i know loves this game
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This is GREAT for 2 players. I mostly play it with just 2 people but I've also played with 3 and 4 players. The only change is the number of cards each person gets so it's really easy to add players to the game.
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I would say Yes in that there are people that will play with only two players, but using two characters each, then once the traitor is revealed one person takes over the three non-traitors and the traitor only controls the traitor. Works decently enough.
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You can play with just 2 people, but it would be a lot more fun with more than 2 people. It is also pretty hard so if you're not good at trivia questions ( like me) it isn't all that fun.
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I gave this to my grandchildren, so I asked them your question. Here is the answer:"It's supposed to be played with 4. There are 6 "characters", each with different "abilities", but the different combinations of 4 of the 6 change up the game." So I guess the answer is that up to 4 can play. Sorry if this doesn't work for you. They really love the game!
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You may have as many as 12 players, but it is more fun with more players. I would say four players would be the least amount of people you would want to play with.
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You need 2 players. The more players will limit the players on options. Each player is dealt 7 cards and the rest as the draw pile. I would say 2 to 4 players to make the game more interesting.
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Is this game only played between 2 people? I work with Seniors in a Center and there are ten women. Can they all play at once?
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No way! I've played with up to 8 people which takes a while. The optimum number of players is 3-6 in my opinion.
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I would say 4 players. With any less than that, it's easy to guess who is who and makes some of the 'good' cards not as good because everyone can reach each other. We have played with 3 people, but the game was over in about 20 minutes. We've also played it with 15 people before (we had double decks and the expansion packs) and that was just crazy! I would say that the ideal number is between 5 and 8.
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This is great game for 3 to 6 players. You can play it with two, but it is more fun with more players.
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I would say its a little better with 3 people, but I've played on plenty occasions with only 2 people. Still a fun time!
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I have played it many times with 2 players. It is a little less cut throat and a little more strategic because the board changes a lot less with just two players in between your turn. I would recomend it as a 2 player game.
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Have only played with up to 4 players which is 2 decks. Just read the other 2 answers where 1 person said 2 decks and 1 person said 3 decks.
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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.
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My son who is 9 said you can practice with just one person. You will need two people to play the game. He said its more fun with 2 players.