# Barrage: The Far Companies

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 8.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 4.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Simone Luciani, Tommaso Battista
- **Artists**: Alex Galbero
- **Publishers**: Cranio Creations, CrowD Games, Portal Games, TLAMA games
- **Categories**: Economic, Environmental, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Network and Route Building, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love planning, economics, and a touch of corporate drama, you’ll love this expansion.Strategic action queueFun network buildingUnique corporate abilitiesPlaytime can be longModerate learning curveHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Barrage: The Far Companies brings two new corporations that give a 180° upgrade to your dam‑building universe. The first, the Japanese one, has a terra‑fill dam aesthetic and uses "Elevations" that act as bases, letting you build more dams but limiting height and capacity. The equipment? Excavators instead of concrete mixers for a realistic touch. The Brazilian corporation, on the other hand, focuses on flexibility: you can place Bases, Elevations, or Conduits in any order, picking strength and type bonuses. But beware: stronger bonuses come at the cost of permanently losing one or more machines. When you build the third powerhouse, each corporation unlocks a special ability that can turn the tide.

The set keeps the economic and environmental vibe of the base game while adding a layer of strategy with action queues and route building. If you love planning, resource optimization, and a bit of corporate drama, this expansion will blow your mind.

The game remains 1‑4 players, 60‑120 minutes, with the same sleek aesthetics and high‑quality components. The action‑queue mechanic ensures each turn is pre‑planned, while the transport routes between dams demand a strategic look at the network. Variable player powers add replayability as each game can start with a different goal. If you’re already in the Barrage series, the expansion offers new ways to play and more challenges.

In short, Barrage: The Far Companies is for those who love planning, economics, and a touch of corporate drama. If you enjoy building networks, managing resources, and discovering new corporate abilities, this expansion will surprise you.

The game is ideal for families, friend groups, and board‑gaming circles that seek depth without being overly complex. The learning curve is moderate, but playtime can range from 60 to 120 minutes depending on player count and familiarity with the system.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime with the expansion?
Between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity with the system.

### Does the expansion require other expansions to play?
It works with the base game; other expansions can be used but are not required.

### What are the main differences of the new corporations?
The Japanese uses Elevations as bases with height limits, while the Brazilian allows building in any order with variable bonuses but can permanently lose machines.

### Does the game become more complex with the expansion?
The learning curve stays moderate; the new mechanics add depth but not difficulty.

### What component requirements are needed?
You’ll need the cards and pieces of the new corporations, plus the standard game components.

### Is the expansion suitable for beginners?
Yes, but it’s recommended that players have some experience with Barrage to fully enjoy the new mechanics.

### Are there any player count limitations?
The expansion keeps the 1‑4 player range, just like the base game.

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