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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for Barrage veterans looking for new ways to puzzle over water flow.
Highlights
- Superior tactical flow manipulation
- Adds new strategic variability
- Interesting synergy with Mahiri Sekiho
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game to function
- Very specific and limited content
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you've already mastered the art of manipulating water in Barrage, it's time to meet Amir Zahir. This promotional content, originally released at Modena Play 2021, introduces a new Executive Officer to the table, adding another strategic layer for those who love optimizing every single resource. Amir Zahir doesn't mess around: his ability allows you to decide whether Water Drops flow immediately whenever you place them on the Headstreams. But the real masterstroke is the second part of his power: when you are required to place drops that should flow immediately, you can simply 'shortcut' them and place them directly into one of your dams, provided there is enough capacity to hold them. It's the kind of advantage that can completely shift the timing of your energy production.
For players using Mahiri Sekiho, things get even more interesting, as she can copy Amir's ability during the turn, allowing you to adapt your strategy on the fly. Since this is a promotional item, the focus is purely on adding this new character and his specific mechanic, without altering the core rules of the base game. It is an ideal supplement for groups that play Barrage frequently and feel the need for new variables to make matches more unpredictable. If you enjoy heavy games where positioning and flow management are everything, Amir Zahir provides precise tools to manipulate the board in your favor, forcing opponents to rethink their own dams while you ensure your water reaches its destination exactly when you want it to.
For players using Mahiri Sekiho, things get even more interesting, as she can copy Amir's ability during the turn, allowing you to adapt your strategy on the fly. Since this is a promotional item, the focus is purely on adding this new character and his specific mechanic, without altering the core rules of the base game. It is an ideal supplement for groups that play Barrage frequently and feel the need for new variables to make matches more unpredictable. If you enjoy heavy games where positioning and flow management are everything, Amir Zahir provides precise tools to manipulate the board in your favor, forcing opponents to rethink their own dams while you ensure your water reaches its destination exactly when you want it to.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Categories
Families
Publisher
Cranio Creations, CrowD Games, Portal Games
Designer
Simone Luciani, Tommaso Battista
Artist
Roberto Grasso (I)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game to use this content?
Yes, this is a promotional item and works only as a supplement for the Barrage base game.
What exactly does Amir Zahir do?
He allows you to control whether water in the headstreams flows immediately or can be moved directly to your dams.
Does the game become more complex with this character?
The base complexity of Barrage remains, but Amir adds more tactical options for those who know how to use him.
How many players can enjoy this new character?
The base game supports 1 to 5 players, and Amir is simply another character option for one of them.
Does it take long to learn his ability?
No, the rule is easy to understand, but the strategic application requires the usual experience of the game.