Question 1

What other solo games like Friday would you recommend?

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I have Pandemic but never played solo worth a try though because it is a good game.  I don't know of anything else like Friday though.

Question 2

Has anybody ever beat this game?

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I have beaten it on every level (including the extra level the digital app gives you).  It's definitely challenging and you are not going to win frequently.  If I wanted to win about half the time or a little less than half I would play level 2.  Any higher than that and you have to adjust your premise for playing the game.  Basic strategy is to remove the -1 cards as early as possible, go for the "1" cards whenever possible on the first time through the deck, and prioritize the bonuses ("destroy" is always preferable to "exchange 1" for example :>).  Definitely try to get the "-1 Step" card.  It's not often useful, but when it is, it REALLY is.  You can get more aggressive in the middle game and try to get the higher value cards.  Later in the game life is key.  How you handle the pirates is very much luck driven.  Either the deck cooperates with you or it does not.

Question 3

is there any replayability?

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I say yes there is - it's not at all an easy game, so the replayability is all about trying to figure out a winning strategy.

Question 4

Is this game hard to understand and play.

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Hi Nancy! I bought Friday a few months back and it isn't very hard to figure out. There are a few videos on YouTube, which are great for understanding some of the finer aspects to the game. I wouldn't recommend it for a first time gamer, but it is far difficult. The trickiest part is keeping track of your total points when you have a dozen cards on the table, but I majored in English so Math isn't my strong suit.

ASIN	B006NCVC6A
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#305,842 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #11,000 in Board Games
Brand	Rio Grande Games
Colour	blue and white, red, green
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,267)
Estimated Playing Time	30 Minutes
Global Trade Identification Number	00655132004572
Grenre	strategy
Included Components	Cards
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	20.3 x 20.3 x 5.1 Centimeters
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Part Number	655132004572
Item Weight	281 g
Language	English
Manufacturer	Flat River Group
Manufacturer Part Number	457RGG
Manufacturer Warranty Description	No Warranty
Manufacturer recommended age	13 years and up
Model Name	Friday
Model Number	RGG 457
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Players	1
Operation Mode	manual
Product Style	Classic
Set Name	Friday
Size	8 inches x 8 inches x 2 inches
Subject Character	Robinson
Theme	Video Game
UPC	885589447411 655132004572 885346663597 066743719388

Rio Grande Games Friday Board Game

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