I have tried and tested immediately after purchasing the game with 2 pal. It has made us a lot of fun, even though we are unfortunately draufgegangen the end :)
The whole took about 4 hours, including getting to know and building rules. So you should take your time for this game. It makes from the beginning a lot of fun, alone already because everything in Gears is optics and especially the cooperative interaction is great. Although we had to often still in the rules read but the description is clear and understandable written.
So I can recommend for everyone who wishes to play and Koop tactically. We will soon make a new game night. For this purpose a few beers and have a pleasant evening is inevitable.
And if woman says times one should not be so long / often before the console then you can sit wenigstes continue playing Gears of board game style :)