Faraway
- Designer Johannes Goupy , Corentin Lebrat
- Publisher Catch Up Games , Across the Board , Blackrock Games , BoardGamePlanet , BoardM Factory
- Illustration Maxime Morin
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Faraway, players explore the mysterious continent of Alula by playing a row of 8 cards representing regions and characters. You play cards from a hand of 3 and simultaneously draft new ones from an open pool, with a priority system affecting your choices. The goal is to fulfill character conditions for victory points by the game's end. The game mixes hand management, constrained bidding, and set collection in a dynamic, simultaneous play experience.
Who Is This Game For?
Faraway is a medium-weight game for 2 to 6 players aged 10 and up. With a playtime of about 30 minutes, it's suitable for shorter game sessions and appeals to players who enjoy tactical card games with innovative mechanics. Some experience with hand management and bidding is helpful but it remains accessible to keen newcomers.
How It Works
Each turn, you play a card from your hand of three and then pick a new card from an open draft pool. Turn order determines your priority, with later players having fewer choices. Your played cards form a row of eight regions whose characters grant points if their conditions are met. This combines set collection and end game bonuses with constrained bidding and selection order bids as core mechanics.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Johannes Goupy and Corentin Lebrat, Faraway won the 2023 Swiss Gamers Award and was nominated for multiple Golden Geek awards. It features a unique simultaneous drafting mechanic with a clever priority system. As part of the Card Line family, its mix of open drafting and selection order bidding sets it apart in the fantasy card game genre.
Awards
2024
2023
- 2023 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
- 2023 Swiss Gamers Award — Winner
Pro
- Unique simultaneous drafting with priority system
- Combines hand management, constrained bidding, and set collection
- Short playtime around 30 minutes
- Winner of the 2023 Swiss Gamers Award
Contra
- Not suited for players preferring very simple games
- Requires strategic thinking and some bidding experience
- No solo mode available
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set on the mysterious continent of Alula, whose geography changes with the seasons. Players explore this fantasy world to uncover secrets and gain fame.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on the priority order in card selection and plan your hand to meet character conditions efficiently.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Faraway supports 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 30 minutes, fitting for shorter gaming sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
It's aimed at medium-weight players familiar with hand management and bidding.
How does this compare to similar games?
Faraway’s simultaneous open drafting with a priority system makes it unique.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 10 and medium complexity, it's suitable for experienced families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of constrained bidding, selection order bids, and simultaneous open drafting stands out.
Fazit
Faraway offers a compact, tactical experience with innovative mechanics, well-suited for groups of 2 to 6 looking for strategic hand management in a short playtime.
