How long does an average game take with 4 players?
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.
1618957
It takes an hour, an hour and a half. I'd suggest downloading some custom dividers from Board Game Geek. They'll massively cut down on set up and pack up time.
1618958
I would say an hour. The biggest factor is how familiar the players are with the game and those cards, since each card can have special rules. Since it is a cooperative game, more experienced players can help lay out the options for less experienced players, but in the classic game, there are few options. Cards that add teleport and the Guardians of the Galaxy that adds gem shards allow for more options and can slow down the game. If you have a deadline, I would plan 1.5 hours for an average 4 player game, which would be around the 90 percentile. Some games are so disastrous they end after 20 minutes. I would say an hour. The biggest factor is how familiar the players are with the game and those cards, since each card can have special rules. Since it is a cooperative game, more experienced players can help lay out the options for less experienced players, but in the classic game, there are few options. Cards that add teleport and the Guardians of the Galaxy that adds gem shards allow for more options and can slow down the game. If you have a deadline, I would plan 1.5 hours for an average 4 player game, which would be around the 90 percentile. Some games are so disastrous they end after... » Read More I would say an hour. The biggest factor is how familiar the players are with the game and those cards, since each card can have special rules. Since it is a cooperative game, more experienced players can help lay out the options for less experienced players, but in the classic game, there are few options. Cards that add teleport and the Guardians of the Galaxy that adds gem shards allow for more options and can slow down the game. If you have a deadline, I would plan 1.5 hours for an average 4 player game, which would be around the 90 percentile. Some games are so disastrous they end after 20 minutes. « Show Less
1928625
It will usually take longer the first game (like more than 3), but after a few games, the time will get closer to 2 hours.DaveBoardgames4us
1868367
If everyone knows what they are doing, it is easily a 30 minute game. We play with 6 and rarely goes over 30 minutes.
1847023
Clearly not as fun with two players. It's a game that takes 3/4 people to be exciting.
143166
This is an actual game; not an online one. As with the larger edition, you need 2-4 players.
1554932
Depends on how many people are playing! We usually have 8 people! Probably takes less than an hour unless you are laughing and talking a lot!
377577
I've played this game with more players and it works fine (just come up with additional pieces for those extra players). However, I don't recommend it: It slows the game down because it takes an increasingly long time to match players up with their responses when you add more players. I would only recommend playing this way if everyone knows everyone else really well. I don't agree with others' opinions about playing with partners because two partners might disagree about how to respond; however, if partners alternated giving their answers each turn, and it was clear to the guesser which partner they were trying to match, then I suppose this could work. I've played this game with more players and it works fine (just come up with additional pieces for those extra players). However, I don't recommend it: It slows the game down because it takes an increasingly long time to match players up with their responses when you add more players. I would only recommend playing this way if everyone knows everyone else really well. I don't agree with others' opinions about playing with partners because two partners might disagree about how to respond; however, if partners alternated giving their answers each turn, and it was clear to the guesser which... » Read More I've played this game with more players and it works fine (just come up with additional pieces for those extra players). However, I don't recommend it: It slows the game down because it takes an increasingly long time to match players up with their responses when you add more players. I would only recommend playing this way if everyone knows everyone else really well. I don't agree with others' opinions about playing with partners because two partners might disagree about how to respond; however, if partners alternated giving their answers each turn, and it was clear to the guesser which partner they were trying to match, then I suppose this could work. « Show Less
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.
1026401
I think 3 is too few (not enough interaction). I'd say 4-5 players gives plenty of interaction without too much waiting around between turns.
1764202
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
2029008
In my point of view, I do not think this game is that fun with only two players........It might be ok though. I have always played with at least 4.
1928624
If you are playing with experienced players, I would suggest to lock in about 5 hours to play, seriously. With game set up and play, it really could take that long. If you are trying to teach someone the game through this version (not recommended, I would suggest to teach through A&A; 1941-much easier), then it could take a lot longer. Most people, in my opinion, play the game, take a break, and then finish later.
1651782
Four is the ideal number of players, but you can play with even 1 player. When playing 1 or 2 players- it's recommended to play 4 or 2 characters by each of the player(s), to even the odds against the board.
1368509
No, unfortunately minimum is 3 players, and to be honest it's much more enjoyable with 6.
2150571
This game is a little bit more in depth then most board games. There is a lot of strategy/thought involved and a fair amount of little rules to keep track of. The rules are about 4-6 pages long, if I remember correctly off the top of my head. Once you get the general flow of the game, it can move at a good pace. Some games can take 30 minutes and others can take two hours, depending on number of players. The maximum players I would probably suggest is four, especially with new players. Hope this helps!
1276597
I'm going to say no. I think (whether the game says it or not) you need at least three people. But I would go even further and say to have some real fun with this game, you need at least four people.
220837
2 - 4 players can play. We have found 3 to be the best number as sometimes with 4 it is difficult for anyone to win.