Can this game be played without the "traitor" ?
1970634
It's possible, but very unlikely. I believe you would have to finagle the game rules to play without one.
314984
Well that would kind of take away the fun of "not playtesting this at all" wouldn't it?
1455580
No. The game is not co-op it is a single player game only. The AI controls more then one party member that joins you. You only control the main character you decide to choose.
1818869
Technically yes, rules exist to play with just one character. As far as I can tell it's basically impossible to win if you do that. However, you can modify the game by playing multiple characters yourself which can be interesting though time consuming. The game is definitely best with more people though.
1033644
You can have any number from 5 to 10. But 10 is the max. With more players, the number of players that go on missions is higher. You still have to win 3 out of 5 missions! It's more fun and difficult with more players because you have more spies. For example, with a nine player game, you have 4 spies, if I remember right so, it gets harder to trust people. I hear Avalon which is a variant of this game has a new character that makes game play more interesting!
200373
No... You dont need the base game.. You may use the Intrigue as an expansion though
1511791
Sure you can, each player could just control two players on the board in turn. Since you are fighting against the board and aren't improving your players- leveling them up or having to choose which one gets an advantageous upgrades. Depending on the group you play with, there is often a lot of input that goes into everyone's decisions anyway. That is to say, it's a cooperative game where everyone's move should be part of a more grand strategy. Sometimes you get a loan-wolf who is fixated on non-productive goals and you have to try to win in spate of them. There is an expansion that can include a spy in the ranks, in which case, you'd need some split personalities, but not in this base game. Sure you can, each player could just control two players on the board in turn. Since you are fighting against the board and aren't improving your players- leveling them up or having to choose which one gets an advantageous upgrades. Depending on the group you play with, there is often a lot of input that goes into everyone's decisions anyway. That is to say, it's a cooperative game where everyone's move should be part of a more grand strategy. Sometimes you get a loan-wolf who is fixated on non-productive goals and you have to try to win in spate of them. There is an expansion that can... » Read More Sure you can, each player could just control two players on the board in turn. Since you are fighting against the board and aren't improving your players- leveling them up or having to choose which one gets an advantageous upgrades. Depending on the group you play with, there is often a lot of input that goes into everyone's decisions anyway. That is to say, it's a cooperative game where everyone's move should be part of a more grand strategy. Sometimes you get a loan-wolf who is fixated on non-productive goals and you have to try to win in spate of them. There is an expansion that can include a spy in the ranks, in which case, you'd need some split personalities, but not in this base game. « Show Less
586297
As far as free play? Yes. You choose up to I think 6 different nations to be allies or enemies, you chose your starting location and you choose the difficulty. Is that what you mean?
207433
You definitely can! You're just racing your own brain instead of others. You can play one-player versions on their website: http://www.setgame.com/set/daily_puzzle or through the NY Times website as well.
1651783
Yes, you can. You can even play by yourself if you so choose. Their are some rules that change slightly depending on the number of players, i.e. monsters in the 'Outskirts' and how many gates have to be closed, but all those rules are in the book.
930023
Each of the six characters is necessary for the game to work. If there is one person who can play two different characters effectively, it is possible to do but would probably be more fun with a separate person for each character.
762304
You couldplay but should take one of the "extra's" parts. They don't have the written dialogue. You will need to be very careful, however, not to give the murder away. My husband and I chose to be the hosts instead and played no character. Instead, we kept the game on course, served the guests and answered any questions about how to play. It was fun to do that.
680959
No, this is a single player role playing game. There are videos on Youtube.com that show the game, if you can get on there.
297969
No. You justvhave multiple options to choose from. When you start game you play as on character but if that character 'dies' during the game, you have others to pull from to start over in middle of game.
394816
You can play without the bioterrorist, using five players. "5-Player Game: Pandemic can be played with 5 players. During setup, deal a Role card to the 5th player and 2 Player cards (as with 4 players) to each player."
2199452
It is an online game, you can play WITH more than 2 people at the same time. As far as yourself controlling 2 characters at the same time, I don't believe so.
897527
Yeah, me and my brother play on the same screen all the time, only thing is you can't have a NPC ally with you. IT can get a little bothering at times since you have to stay in the screen if your playing on the same screen, because if you head to the edge of the screen and you stand still, you teleported to your ally.