Is this game easy to learn? Because I have a game that takes 3-5 hours to play, plus the rule book is 20 pages in tiny print. Don't need another one.
1586037
This game definitely has a time requirement to learning it. It isn't going to be a open the box and just start playing game. There are many different game pieces that you have to spend almost an hour punching out of cardboard before you play it the first time. In fact, it matches the description of your other game most closely.
1586038
It's easy to learn if you understand the computer version or at least will play with someone who does.
1586039
Probably not, especially if you don't have prior knowledge of civilization concepts. The rule book is very comprehensive.
1586040
The rules to this game are simple, aside from the combat rules, and pretty easy to understand. However there are A LOT of rules and can take awhile to teach new players. With that said I still think the game is a good buy, especially if you're a fan of the computer game.
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!
290613
I have been playing a long time this game is the easiest way of playing D&D; and quite fun ... The people whom I play with range in age from 40 to 14... This is more a tabletop game then an old school game of D&D; but it gives you the basics of how the game is played... I hope this helps and good adventuring
980924
For sure! I had never played an RPG or DM'd a game, and I DM'd the Beginners game for my group of friends (only one of them had ever played an RPG before). It's really easy to learn and the adventure that comes with the beginners set is spelled out for a DM and makes it very easy. We had a lot of fun! BTW, there is also an additional adventure called "Long Arm of the Hutt" that continues right after the beginners box adventure, and it's available for free download from FFG's site. I'm just about to finish that adventure, to get through both of them took 7 2 hour play sessions, so you'll be set for quite awhile!
1618956
If everyone knows how to play, maybe an hour. Setup and put away. I Play with 5 people who like to take their time and it takes us 1.5 to 2 hours.
983538
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.
1022627
We just learned to play it from the rules. I read them and looked at everything ahead of playing - by myself - until I somewhat understood what was supposed to happen. I think all of these types of games have really detailed rules and you just need to go over them really well and think it out - or play first with someone who has played it before. Also - keep the rules handy for reference as you play the game. That is the best advice I can give. After you play it a couple times - it become's pretty easy and a game can be played in 30 mins. I have nephews & nieces that are 9 that play - maybe not with the most strategy - but they play.
1454937
The instructions on how the game is played are fairly detailed so as long as you read them it should only take one game before you understand the basics. Where the game becomes complex is in the way the action cards work with each other but again you learn those interactions as you play more.
1665168
The first couple games are longer; once you get the hang of things, the games go pretty quick. I think our games average about 90 minutes, though the first couple games were 2-3 hours
1238565
Not hard at all. The rules are a bit complicated, but they are all very intuitive once you've read through them. I've played with about 6 to 8 different people at various times and everyone has enjoyed the game and had a good time. I do admit that i don't think we have ever made it in the expected play time, but then we're enjoying ourselves so much we don't care. Play time does pick up once everyone is familiar with the rules, this last Saturday we completed one game, and just jumped right into a second one.
993104
Definitely. This is the first game of this type I have played. Even being easily confused by game rules in general, I found this to be a breeze to pick up. It's really fun as well.
157385
It is more complex than Settlers of Catan. Their are a lot of rules and the set up alone can scare many people off of it. It is a fun game, but for someone so young it may be a bit overwhelming. On the game box it recommends 14 and up
186678
It came with instruction on how to play. There is no writing on it. We just play that if you wrap it on the bottom it's 5 pts, middle is 10 pts and too is 15 pts. Games go to 100 pts. That gives you a good 10 min game usually.
1620203
There are quite a few rules and it takes about a playthrough in order to understand the game. Fortunately the rules are really well written and it comes with a tutorial rulebook as well as the complete rulebook.
1088011
We started playing tonight. Love the game. But, seems tile reaction got slow after just a few hours. But, loved the game new!
71137
Each game is different depending on players and strategy. Some are quick 30 to 40 minutes. Some much longer. But, it is really fun and lots of twists to keep it interesting.
1601023
I never played the first game, and this one took maybe 10 minutes to learn. Once you figure it out, it only takes 1 or 2 minutes to teach the other players to play the game. My 11yo nephew had it down in under a minute. I recommend searching for Tabletop on YouTube. That's where I first saw the game played online. So I knew how to play it watching that. Here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWa5RB0aM34