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Hey!
Why do most people choose 2 player games when hosting a table? I'm no expert at the game, but I find 3 and 4 players games much more fun and they come with an extra layer of luck (predicting what others will choose)

PainFoinmr wrote: ↑15 September 2023, 11:14 ...they come with an extra layer of luck (predicting what others will choose)

For many players (at least me), this is what they don't like about >2 player games. There's more luck. Sure you can in some cases predict other players' phase selections, but in general having 2 choices and still needing to predict your one opponent's choices is a more consistently rewarding decision space. It becomes more random and haphazard with more players and there are objectively less decisions - one phase instead of two.

The rhythm is so different that it's almost a different game. Having two choices instead of one makes a bigger difference to how the game is played than which expansion(s) to use. The effect of various cards is completely changed. I also find it slower and more frustrating to work off one decision per turn.

ColShaw wrote: ↑19 September 2023, 09:53 The rhythm is so different that it's almost a different game. Having two choices instead of one makes a bigger difference to how the game is played than which expansion(s) to use. The effect of various cards is completely changed. I also find it slower and more frustrating to work off one decision per turn.

I agree completely. At BGG, the game is also indicated as best for 2 players, as voted by the community.