Only for 4 players? Is this version of RISK really only for 4 players, instead of the usual 6?
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No. In this version, you do get six different colors of armies. Thus, six players can play.
2075689
It has to be played with more than 2 people... Which is a bummer! My husband and I love the game but can only play when we are entertaining.
299814
Yes. Two players is easy. Four is the most difficult. But you can play with three.
1161945
So I recieved the expansion as a birthday present from my father-in-law. I haven't tried it yet, but it contains several "mini-expansions" some of which should work with 2-6 players, but most of them come with extra pieces and there are only enough for 4 players. By the way, it includes the great river, fishermen of catan, and the event deck - all of which were available from Game Informer magazine. These new releases do differ slightly, though, and there are several other scenarios that look very interesting. I guess it would be a personal judgement call whether you would want to give it a try or not. After I've played a few of them, I'll post again on this feed. So I recieved the expansion as a birthday present from my father-in-law. I haven't tried it yet, but it contains several "mini-expansions" some of which should work with 2-6 players, but most of them come with extra pieces and there are only enough for 4 players. By the way, it includes the great river, fishermen of catan, and the event deck - all of which were available from Game Informer magazine. These new releases do differ slightly, though, and there are several other scenarios that look very interesting. I guess it would be a personal judgement call whether you would want to... » Read More So I recieved the expansion as a birthday present from my father-in-law. I haven't tried it yet, but it contains several "mini-expansions" some of which should work with 2-6 players, but most of them come with extra pieces and there are only enough for 4 players. By the way, it includes the great river, fishermen of catan, and the event deck - all of which were available from Game Informer magazine. These new releases do differ slightly, though, and there are several other scenarios that look very interesting. I guess it would be a personal judgement call whether you would want to give it a try or not. After I've played a few of them, I'll post again on this feed. « Show Less
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I have played with 2 players several times and had some fun, tense games. The game really shines with 3-5 though, in my opinion. I'd probably look to other games if you want a *primarily* 2-player experience.
183165
I have played it many times with 2 players. It is a little less cut throat and a little more strategic because the board changes a lot less with just two players in between your turn. I would recomend it as a 2 player game.
1566854
The expansion version adds route options and extra point options, but does not allow for more than the 5 players in the original game. We do enjoy the expansion for the options, and I think more than 5 players would just clog the board and make it more difficult to complete routes.
2091719
You can play the game solo, so minimum player is one. The game itself comes with enough to play four maximum...but I know there is a promo out there that can add a fifth player.
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If you have the basic game I believe it is considered the 4th and then there is a 5 & 6 addition for the game so you can play with up to 6 players. Then there are a bunch of add on games for the basic set. Catan Seafarrers, Catan Cities & Knights and Traders & Barbarians. These games also have expansions to them for more players. We have just the basic Settlers of Catan and the expansion so the whole family can play. I hope this helps.
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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.
2118774
Theoretically, you can play with as many people as you want. You just need two white dice and two black dice for each person around the table. It would probably end up being really convoluted and complicated with more than five people, and would likely be a really, really long game, and you'd have to worry about the narrative breaking down, but it would also likely be a lot of fun and would be pretty insane near the end. Four is the preferred number, five is the suggested maximum as per the rules, however.
688782
You need 2 players. The more players will limit the players on options. Each player is dealt 7 cards and the rest as the draw pile. I would say 2 to 4 players to make the game more interesting.
1607927
The game description indicates 3-8 players. I'd want at least a minimum of 4, preferably 5, playing to keep it interesting. The only real reason you can't go over 8 people is because that's how many game pieces/dry erase boards you are provided.
2118773
Fiasco is best when played with a maximum of five players. Could you have more players? Yes, physically it is possible, but it is not as fun and I don't suggest you do it.At six players, you have enough to split a group into two games. Alternatively, if you are the host of the event, you might choose not to play a character but rather act as a rules facilitator. You could also play any of the various NPCs that come up.At seven or more players, the game is going to take too long and you throw off the built rhythms of the story.
706760
Played it with 6 people twice and it makes for a tougher game as someone almost always dies of thirst or your sandstorm tiles run out and your buried. 4 seems to be the optimum for a good mix of characters vs game mechanics. Haven't tried it with 5.
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.
458131
Can play with 4, more is better. 8 is about max. We have a lot of fun with this game.