I've heard this game turns into a racing game with little interaction when played with only 2 players. Is it fun with 2 despite this?
295667
the base game is something of a tactics race, without any real player v. player interaction, but when you add the supplements, it gets interesting (and weird).
295668
What? That's crazy talk. Yes, it's more fun with more players, but especially if you get expansions, you'll be interacting. Unless you don't want to, in which case, why are ya playin' together in the first place?
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.
295670
We found there's really little interaction directly between players unless you play with the expansion bounty hunter/bounties regardless of the number of players. Effectively it is a "racing" game in the sense you've got to complete things before your opponents do, or get the most money first. With 2 players, it becomes a "sit here and mine the deck for what I need before going out and easily beating everything". So if you don't like games where you compete independently, it might not be for you. Maybe take a look at some of these (free) games designed with player interaction in mind: http://jonathan.kc8onw.net/TCM%20Firefly%20Games/ We found there's really little interaction directly between players unless you play with the expansion bounty hunter/bounties regardless of the number of players. Effectively it is a "racing" game in the sense you've got to complete things before your opponents do, or get the most money first. With 2 players, it becomes a "sit here and mine the deck for what I need before going out and easily beating everything". So if you don't like games where you compete independently, it might not be for you. Maybe take a look at some of these (free) games designed with player... » Read More We found there's really little interaction directly between players unless you play with the expansion bounty hunter/bounties regardless of the number of players. Effectively it is a "racing" game in the sense you've got to complete things before your opponents do, or get the most money first. With 2 players, it becomes a "sit here and mine the deck for what I need before going out and easily beating everything". So if you don't like games where you compete independently, it might not be for you. Maybe take a look at some of these (free) games designed with player interaction in mind: http://jonathan.kc8onw.net/TCM%20Firefly%20Games/ « Show Less
295671
It can be that way with four people, it just depends on how you game. You have to treat it with the same fun as the show. If you're competitive, make fun. It is a board game played with real people. Treat it as such and it is a blast.
295672
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.
753680
It handles two player very well, beyond that I haven't had the opportunity to explore the game as much as originally intended, however from what i have played with both two players and single it is really addictive and fun game!
297968
That is not how the game is designed, but you could have a split personality to play multiple characters. It is not really a co-operative game, as the encounters involve only a single player in a location at a time. It plays fine with 2 players.DaveBoardgames4us
54531
The game play with two players is just as fun as with 4 or 5. There are small adjustments with more players, such as number of cards in hand for each player. But this game is actually more challenging and more fun with 2 to 3 players. Hope this helps.
2246377
For full details on how the game is played with two people you can find the directions online on how to play the game with two players and you can get a general idea from that. My opinion on playing with two people is its all right for about 3 games then it starts to get boring. This game plays way better with 4 or more players just like most other games are too. But I still recommend the game to add to your collection of games. Easy game to teach and easy to play. Really fun game to play too.
744579
Yes. I play it regularly with three other adults. There's no down time because everyone has input into what other players are doing during their turn, hence the "co-op" nature of the game. You all figuratively win or sink together. Just don't let anyone be bossy! Enjoy!
2087400
I have yet to try it in 2 players for that very reason. HOWEVER I'd say that it shouldn't be too bad, if you play on the Mexico Map. That map is just hardcore, and therefore PERFECT for a small number of players. If you're looking for just 2 players I'd pass, but if you frequently play it with 3+ players, it could be worth it.
1847020
Yes.....it can be played with 2 players....this game is a lot of fun...buy it ....you wont reget it....everybody loves sorry.....:)
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.
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.
783976
It's fun with two and doesn't lose any features, but trust me the more people you have playing the funner the game is!
413729
A 2 player game lacks a few elements of what makes the game fun for me. However, many feel a 2 player game is better than a 3 player game: Check out the extensive coverage at http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28143/race-galaxy . Sarah, I will still recommend the game for what it does and it's very attractive price point.
893563
I've played the game with 2 people several times and it worked out really well. I only recommended it if both players can handle playing 2 characters at a time in addition to running the bad guys though. In some ways, 2 player games of mice and mystics are awesome. For example, if one of your characters misses and attack, you still have another chance with your other character. You never wait around and always have another chance to do something useful!
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.
604305
The game is designed for two to four players. With only two players, it can be a very predictable game of strategy. With three players there's an added element of unpredictablity that adds to the fun/suspense.
2280170
You can play a 2-player game. Technically there are 3 wonders in play because the third is played by both players in an alternating pattern. It works and is still fun.
1969899
Ive only played it with 3 players but id rather play with the full 5 races to get the full effect. And also try to play with the same ppl everytime. Also what we do when we play with 3 races is we all randomly choose a race so the same ones are not played over and over