Can you start a game before reaching the number of players set?

[chobrowny]

If I host a game and initially set the the number of players I want to 6 (for example), is there a way to start the game before it gets to 6 people waiting?
Sometimes I can get to 5 people waiting and it doesn't look like anyone else will join so I would like to start the game with just 5 players before people get bored waiting. But if I try to adjust anything it says 'you can't change the game settings at this time'
(I am a premium member)

[frogstar_A]

Yes just click "Start Game"

Works as long as you have at least the minimum number needed for the game (eg 3 for 7 Wonders) or the button will be greyed out.

[Jellby]

You can in a real-time game. Then all players will get a start screen where they can accept or decline the game start.

If you say you can't change the settings, it's probably because you have set a turn-based table. There's no start screen and no chance to decline in a turn-based table, so it makes sense that you can't change the settings or number of players. After all, the other players joined believing it would be a 6 player game.

[chobrowny]

It doesnt seem to work for me, I dont get the option to start game even if there is enough players. If it is still waiting for the amount that I initially set the button stays red with only the option to Cancel (like it would if there was not enough players)
Where does the 'start game' option appear for you?

[Jellby]

Use the "old lobby" ("play now" link on top), and then "view" the table of interest. The restrictions above still apply.