What is the ideal number of players for this game? I know it has a wide range, but has anyone tried diff numbers of players &amp; found the sweet spot?
1026403
2 player is actually really fun, but I would say having 4-6 players is the most ideal because there is continuous battle. 6 player is the most fun, unless you hate conflict.
867037
Killer bunnies is best with more than two players. You have to bend rules to do it with two but it is really meant for more. However, the game is all about having fun with each other so if I could choose any game worth adapting for two players- this would be it.
1511790
It really depends on how you define "fun". It'll certainly be challenging and a lot of the fun in this game is the feeling of trying to beat pretty significant odds. 3 might be a more decent balance, but you should still have a good time with only 2 players.
295669
Without the Pirate and Bounty Hunters expansion, the game is going to be fairly low-interaction with any number of players. So if you dislike that style of semi-solo play in other games, then you probably won't like it here either. You're mostly playing against the board, and the other player is just pressuring you to do it efficiently.But this aspect actually bothers me more with a larger number of players (where you have lots of downtime while a bunch of other players go), and bothers me less in a 2-3 person game.
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.
408567
We've only played with 6 to 8 people. The more people, the better and funnier the game. I didn't even know there was a 12 player version. I don't think it would work as well with just 4 people.
1686135
I've played with 3 people and I've played with 7 people. Both were fun times, but I think the more the merrier! Add your own rules for extra kicks!
1723786
We played once with my game group of 40 somethings and it was liked, but we wouldn't play it again together, most likely. It is not enough of an analytical game for us. However I play with my son, 11, and daughter, 14, a lot and we love it. It can be played and enjoyed at ANY age - it plays best for those who know each other pretty well and for those with vivid imaginations. It really is fun, filler type game.
1831469
It would seriously depend on the group, like any role-playing game. Is that 3 players plus the GM, or only 2 and the GM? It probably works better with 3 and the GM, but could work well enough with only 2 plus the GM.
1607927
The game description indicates 3-8 players. I'd want at least a minimum of 4, preferably 5, playing to keep it interesting. The only real reason you can't go over 8 people is because that's how many game pieces/dry erase boards you are provided.
666132
You can play with two players, but it is much more fun with 3 or more. We never play with 2 players. Best with 4 in my opinion.
1569457
Ignore the "yes." I stupidly clicked the wrong button. I wouldn't recommend it. It's possible, but it's one more thing to juggle. You're already responsible for the rules and story, and while it's possible to play a player character as well, it's tough enough to run when you're new to gaming. If you're still interested in the game, I ran the scenario here fine with two players. A couple of encounters are probably best scaled down, but I believe the book tells you where to. If you have at east two other people, you can run this and learn the rules as you go. If you then decide you also wish to play a character, knock yourself out.
2091722
4 maximum, 2 minimum. I suppose you could play solo as well if you really wanted too. It is enjoyable with 4 players, just be prepared to play for a few hours (3-4hrs on first play through). I would say 2.5-3 hrs would be about a standard game when everyone has played before.
1818870
It can be played solo fairly easily, but I'd recommend playing as 2 different characters most of the time. It's sweet spot would be with 3-5 players depending on the group.
1673023
You can totally have anywhere from 3-5 people. They will be at a slight disadvantage because they may not know all the details on the board and won't have won the earlier rounds, which provides some benefits. Honestly, I have a full 5 person group and we all love it. We are in game 5 of 15, it's about to get real...
1321192
The game says it is for 2-4 people, however, there are six roles that players can take so it is possible to play with six if you wanted. I have played it with 2,3, and 4 personally and it was always fun but easy. I have never lost on any difficulty, and while it is possible to play all six roles I worry that it would make it too easy.
1686139
I've had just as much fun playing one on one or with a group up to six people. With groups larger than eight, the game is still fun, but drags on. I still think it is an amazing buy. The game often attracts others and is a great way to make new friends.