Never played pandemic before, Can I start with this one or am I supposed to get a different pandemic?
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No, you need to buy the Pandemic Core game the one with the female doctor in the white lab coat on the front. If you enjoy the core game then you can buy the two expansons two add more great stuff to the core game. Pandemic is a great "Gateway" designer game to start of with if you looking for games more deeper than monopoly.Have fun
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You need to buy the base game (Pandemic 2nd Edition) first. This product, On The Brink is just an expansion meant for the 2nd Edition of the original base Pandemic game.
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You need the original which works as a starter kit. This one is well worth it though and I love the additions it adds
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Expansions are all based on the original game. For instance, the expansion does not come with the game board, nor some of the original characters
468336
Got to start with the original. This is not a stand-alone game. It is just an expansion.
764299
I think I have the second edition Plus the factions expansion I think they are out with a fourth edition this year and a new expansion is coming out DEC this year. I don't think the faction expansion is worth it I hardly ever play it. If you need more info go to www.boardgamegeek.com
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You can't play with four players, it just wouldn't make sense. Other fun games for 2-4 players? Milles Bornes is a lot of fun; I definitely recommend it.
538100
It comes with an extra map Ascension for zombie mode and some for multiplayer maps but I dont care about that part. Zombies is already unlocked on this game
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.
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It is recommended that you play with 2-4 using Dominion and those expansions, but I have regularly played with 5-6. I would recommend buying Prosperity if you want to expand the number of players further. I have played comfortably with 8 people many times using the Platinum/Colony cards the Prosperity expansion provides. They elongate the game enough that with 6-8 people it takes around the same time to complete a normal game with 2-4. Seaside and Intrigue improve replay value, but don't really add an ability for more players. 5-6 is doable, but it really changes the pace of the game. I have played with 10-12 people using Prosperity, adding extra action card piles accordingly. It is recommended that you play with 2-4 using Dominion and those expansions, but I have regularly played with 5-6. I would recommend buying Prosperity if you want to expand the number of players further. I have played comfortably with 8 people many times using the Platinum/Colony cards the Prosperity expansion provides. They elongate the game enough that with 6-8 people it takes around the same time to complete a normal game with 2-4. Seaside and Intrigue improve replay value, but don't really add an ability for more players. 5-6 is doable, but it really changes the pace of the game. I... » Read More It is recommended that you play with 2-4 using Dominion and those expansions, but I have regularly played with 5-6. I would recommend buying Prosperity if you want to expand the number of players further. I have played comfortably with 8 people many times using the Platinum/Colony cards the Prosperity expansion provides. They elongate the game enough that with 6-8 people it takes around the same time to complete a normal game with 2-4. Seaside and Intrigue improve replay value, but don't really add an ability for more players. 5-6 is doable, but it really changes the pace of the game. I have played with 10-12 people using Prosperity, adding extra action card piles accordingly. « Show Less
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No, but soon will be. The next expansion is expected to make it two player, possibly with fun cannibalism options! Whether this expansion will be sold separately or not is probably worth waiting a couple weeks to find out.
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If you haven't played before, I would start with the original. It's much easier to understand. Once you have the hang of that or get bored with USA plus expansion pack, then switch to Europe!
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If you have that many people over, maybe you should pick up Intrigue. It'll have the extra cards for either two seperate games, or up to a 6 player game. If you combine the Victory cards etc. (The amounts are in the intrigue instructions.)But if that isn't a main factor for you, I prefer Seaside over Intrigue. Just got Alchemy so I can't judge it just yet. Seaside is more of a game changer. The duration cards are a lot of fun, and so are the victory cards. Like Island. (Worth two VP and you put it and another card away on the island until the end of the game. Nice for clearing out your hand.)So in short, Seaside might be good if a large group isn't the deciding factor. If it is, go with intrigue. If you have that many people over, maybe you should pick up Intrigue. It'll have the extra cards for either two seperate games, or up to a 6 player game. If you combine the Victory cards etc. (The amounts are in the intrigue instructions.)But if that isn't a main factor for you, I prefer Seaside over Intrigue. Just got Alchemy so I can't judge it just yet. Seaside is more of a game changer. The duration cards are a lot of fun, and so are the victory cards. Like Island. (Worth two VP and you put it and another card away on the island until the end of the game. Nice for clearing... » Read More If you have that many people over, maybe you should pick up Intrigue. It'll have the extra cards for either two seperate games, or up to a 6 player game. If you combine the Victory cards etc. (The amounts are in the intrigue instructions.)But if that isn't a main factor for you, I prefer Seaside over Intrigue. Just got Alchemy so I can't judge it just yet. Seaside is more of a game changer. The duration cards are a lot of fun, and so are the victory cards. Like Island. (Worth two VP and you put it and another card away on the island until the end of the game. Nice for clearing out your hand.)So in short, Seaside might be good if a large group isn't the deciding factor. If it is, go with intrigue. « Show Less
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Yes for the family version included in the game. I would introduce the full game after trying the family version.
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I feel like Pandemic gets boring after awhile whereas Forbidden Island remains fun. It helps that the board changes with every game as well.
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No, this is just the expansion pack. You could try looking for a bundle that includes both games. :)
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I purchased it as a gift off someone's wish list, so I don't have firsthand play time with it, but here's the description from Board Game Geek:"A Dance with Dragons is the first expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition). This exciting new scenario recasts the intrigues of the game in the time frame of A Dance with Dragons.The expansion consists of forty-two alternate House cards and an alternate setup to reflect each House's position in Westeros."Hope that helps!
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You'll be fine.. You'll just have to start fighting Vampires.. If you get infected by one and you don't want to be one.. Just go to Whiterun and use the Talos health shrine.. it will clear you up. Have fun.. it will be an interesting addition to your game.
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Yes You will have to restart from the beginning and no you cannot play previous saved from the original but make sure if you do get this excellent game you install the 2nd cd first before playing the 1st because there's a lot of different stuff on the the 2nd that doesn't include the 1st. I learned the hard way lol had to restart but this game is the best even tho I completed it about 3 times but its a lot to discover.
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You need the original game, unfortunately. Sorry for my late response, this one got lost in the mail.
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It's okay, but there are better choices. We often play in a group of 25-35 yr. olds and typically use this game as an introduction to people who haven't played cooperative games before. It doesn't have enough meat to it for any real lasting power. Forbidden Desert has been more fun for us, as well as the usual Pandemic suggestion.