Do you need to be familiar with the original "Bang" to understand and enjoy this game?
627826
It helps but it is not necessary. Several aspects of the game are completely different, giving the game its own originality.
627827
Not at all! Nobody in my group - including me - played Bang before playing this. We all enjoyed it thoroughly!
627828
Not really. I never played Bang before picking this up and I was able to understand it just fine. It shares a similar ruleset as Bang with some changes, so it would be easy to transition from one to the other but its not needed. Just be used to having the cards in English and Italian....that threw me off
627829
People who have played Bang! before may pick the game up more quickly, but no prior knowledge is required.
627830
Not at all. Samurai Sword uses the same general mechanics as Bang! with some streamlined rules and a different theme.
1454938
You can learn from the instructions that come in the box. There are many Youtube videos that show you how to play too. It's cool because it can be a different game each time you play.
1620204
Yes, it takes a couple of re reads in order to fully grasp the game. The game comes with one manual that offers a walktrough of a very very very simple round of play, I highly recommend you to go by yourself and do it first, then do it again with some friends. But man once you get it, the game is amazing.
2202419
To be honest, no. It's difficult, but difficult in a way that's often very rewarding for a player when the time and effort is put in to learn monster attack patterns and optimal attack strategies per weapon. There are guides all over the internet and on YouTube to help a new player out with these things; I recommend ProJared's Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate videos for help starting out, and then a good search of whatever weapons a new player wants to pick up to see them in action. My first night playing I knew nothing and it took several hours for my group to down our first big monster, but then I watched, listened and practiced and the next night we played I was fantastic, knew where to go, how to hit and was prepared for everything that could be thrown at us. It's not easy to play, but it feels really, really good when you start to master it.
908023
You can jump right into the game. It contains start-up tutorial assistance as the story begins. It also fills you in on the back-story along the way. Of course, the previous games are great fun, too - and are recommended just for the fun.
1652460
Yes this is the actual game, if you buy an expansion pack you need to make sure that this is installed first :) hope this helps
234754
You can definitely play this one without having played the original. This one has the added dynamic of the dragons roaming the seas (that have the ability to sink your boat) and being able to change direction and how many are on the board. This is not an expansion pack, so no worries. I don't know if you can play "without the dragons" but I don't see why not, especially if you have smaller children that may have a harder comprehending the dynamic of rolling dice to add dragons/change direction.
1476757
I'd buy the original game. The expansion packs are just different answers you could use. Worth every penny!!
647892
It is the original game. Only the pieces have been updated so that the characters look more like people. The rules and the weapons have remained the same.
993109
Yes, it's pretty easy once you read the rules, it has all to do with throwing a dice and achieving a goal on it. I bought the game after watching this review, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh4nSpV2n4kby the way I also have the expansion that add a lot of difficulty to the original game. It's pretty fun and it takes about 2 hours to complete a game.
1539121
I haven't played it much myself but it seems like it's a difficult game for someone that age. There are several game cards referencing people that a 9 year old would not know. As far as content, I think the content would be ok. I don't recall any questionable cards or anything like that. This is just based on what little I've played it. Hope I was able to help in some way.
959695
You don't have to play on line. You need to create an account but you can play against the computer. The game plays just like the original. I have been having a lot of fun playing it. If you liked the original you will like this.
2060830
Its not too complicated. When you read the instructions it might seem a little complicated but trust me it isnt. If u want to see more of the game and how it works n how complicated it is go on youtube and look up geek and sundry munchkin. It is a great video they explain how the game works and you can see if it looks complicated to you.
910531
Hello, you do not need the original version as the gold edition has the complete original game. It is a lot of fun and provides lots of game time. I highly recommended it both for those who enjoy battle games and city building as it is a blend of the two.
1188710
No. This is the sequel to Atelier Ayesha, but you don't need to have played it to play this one.
1887528
Honestly it does not make a difference. There are a few references to one and 2 that you might not 'get', but I don't think you'll miss anything major. Many mechanics are new or changed and everything you'll need to know is explained in game (or left as a puzzle for you to solve, obviously).
1620200
The learning curve is quite steep. I recommend thoroughly reading the instructions before playing and also suggest watching playthroughs and reviews on youtube (it helped me quite a bit). You do have to read cards throughout gameplay as well as refer to the rules quite a bit but don't let that deter you. The game is very enjoyable and once you read the rules, set up the game, and play through the first game they set up in the rulebook, it's pretty easy to catch on. The first setup might seem like a bear but it's worth it.