Is this a good 2 player game?
290531
Yes, i enjoy or with more then 2. But it can still be challenging enough with 2
290532
It can also be played solo (which is good for practicing up to beat your partner).http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/394404/soloplay-variant-available-ttr-and-ttr-europe
290533
I would say its a little better with 3 people, but I've played on plenty occasions with only 2 people. Still a fun time!
290534
Yes! My husband and I play it all the time with just us and it's very fun. It goes much faster (of course) than when you play with more people but it's fun!
290535
Yes. There are a different set of rules for 2 players (no double tracks) which makes it challenging. It's more fun with 3+ people but I play it with my son a lot and we have a blast.
290536
Yes! It's a great two player game! There are only two of us in the house, so I always try to find good two player games, and this one is perfect. It is different every time, so the re-playability factor is very good. Also, with two players, the game moves quite quickly and stays interesting. I would highly recommend it!
290537
It is fine with 2, but better 3 or more. I've played it with my 27 yo brother-in-law and had fun. Of course the more the merrier, but it works as a two player and is still enjoyable.
174361
Yes and no, the core game is 2 player because of the amount of ships. With expansions however you can have larger more complex games like 3 on 3.
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
1569630
It is okay for adults... We find that it isn't good for just two people, but pretty good for three or more... It is a pretty strategic 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!
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.
1609184
I think the game is best at 2 or 3 personally. It gets a bit too easy with 4 or 5, not that it is very difficult to start with. So to answer your question, yes it is fun with 2.
1807495
Honestly I don't think it does. You'll likely end up with extremely low-scoring games, and there will ultimatley be a lot of guessing. Guessing is part of Hanabi but with two players it mostly removes the element of deductive reasoning because you only know about one other persons hand, which makes the game sort of boring and not fun in my opinion. Recommended for 3 players and up. If you're looking for a superb two player game, I recently played Takenoko and that is EXCEPTIONAL for two players.
806852
the whole game is playable with 2 people. I'm not sure about 3+. but it's super fun with 2!
1609185
Two people could play, yes. However I would recommend each person play two characters. The game isn't easy, even full parties of 5 can be killed. So two could play and have fun, but the odds will be even more stacked against you! That may make it even more fun...
1674565
I have never played with two players but I would say each player has a turn like you play any other game and just keep track of the points to see who is the winner. I would say you would also keep track of the max number for each game, for ex: 12 out of 20. Best I can do.
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
569699
Yes, you can play it with just two. Of course more people makes the game longer and often times more fun.
2280173
yes. my wife and i play it as 2 players all the time. it is more tense; back and forth; very strategic. because you only have one opponent, everything you do is directed at him/her (and of course to benefit yourself). in the two player mode, there is a dummy player between the two of you. on the first turn, player A plays for himself, and plays for the dummy player simultaneously. on the next turn, person B players for himself and the dummy player. and so on. but you can play for the dummy player in such a way to benefit yourself or hurt your opponent. it's real fun. in some ways the argument can be made that playing with 2 players is better. yes. my wife and i play it as 2 players all the time. it is more tense; back and forth; very strategic. because you only have one opponent, everything you do is directed at him/her (and of course to benefit yourself). in the two player mode, there is a dummy player between the two of you. on the first turn, player A plays for himself, and plays for the dummy player simultaneously. on the next turn, person B players for himself and the dummy player. and so on. but you can play for the dummy player in such a way to benefit yourself or hurt your opponent. it's real fun. in some ways the... » Read More yes. my wife and i play it as 2 players all the time. it is more tense; back and forth; very strategic. because you only have one opponent, everything you do is directed at him/her (and of course to benefit yourself). in the two player mode, there is a dummy player between the two of you. on the first turn, player A plays for himself, and plays for the dummy player simultaneously. on the next turn, person B players for himself and the dummy player. and so on. but you can play for the dummy player in such a way to benefit yourself or hurt your opponent. it's real fun. in some ways the argument can be made that playing with 2 players is better. « Show Less
1749595
Are you talking two players on top of a GM or one player and one GM? The former can be done with a little scaling, but the latter is ill-advised. Keep in mind this is an introductory game based around an adventure and pre-made characters and a pre-made adventure. I've run it for two people (with a couple challenges reduced), but I wouldn't recommend it with just one.
558197
It has been compared to the card game "Golf" and that game can be played by two people. I think it would work for 2 but it's been a long time since I played "No Thanks."
299814
Yes. Two players is easy. Four is the most difficult. But you can play with three.