Far Away

Cherry Picked Games · Board game · 2020
2 · best 2 90–150 min Weight 2.8/5
6.0 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
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6.0 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you and your partner enjoy a tense and thematic cooperative space adventure with a touch of role-playing and communication challenges, Far Away might be your cup of tea.

Highlights
  • Immersive cooperative experience
  • Unique communication challenge
  • Exploration and survival
  • Scenario-driven replayability
Keep in mind
  • Requires English reading
  • Limited real communication
  • Can be frustrating
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About the game
Get ready for this cooperative two-player space adventure! In Far Away, you are the only humans light-years apart, on an exploration mission for the Federation Alliance, which, let's be honest, isn't exactly flush with cash. Prepare to land on random planets, each with its own bizarre ecosystem, without luxuries like radios, landing gear, or medical kits. Trust in your partner is EVERYTHING, because when you separate on the game board, real-life communication ends. The objective? Survive alien dangers, complete the mission, and repair the ship. Dying of hunger, loneliness, or injuries means failure. The game features a scenario system that ensures each playthrough is different, with randomly generated planets and creatures with their own behaviors. The coolest (and most challenging) part is the ROLEPLAY: you need to creatively log the actions of creatures and your own, like true field scientists! It's a game that demands planning, communication (when possible), and a lot of imagination to deal with the imposed limitations and the loneliness of space. Prepare for an immersive and tense experience where every decision counts for the duo's survival.

With over 800 pieces, including a manual to assemble your ship, the game promises a dense and thematic experience. The difficulty is moderate, but the need for coordination and the lack of communication can increase the challenge. It's ideal for couples or friends who enjoy cooperative games with a touch of role-playing and space exploration, where the narrative is built with each play.

It's important to note that the game requires a good level of English reading, as there is no Portuguese material available.
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Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Players: Two-Player Only Games Theme: Survival
Publisher Cherry Picked Games
Designer Alexander Jerabek
Artist Jake Breish
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play Far Away?
Far Away is strictly a two-player game.
How long does a game take?
A game can take between 90 and 150 minutes, depending on the mission's complexity and the players' ability to survive and complete objectives.
Is the game difficult?
The weight on BoardGameGeek is 2.84/5, indicating a moderate difficulty. The main challenge comes from the need for coordination and communication restrictions, as well as resource management in a hostile environment.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a lot of text and requires English reading to be played.
Who is this game for?
It's ideal for couples or friends who enjoy cooperative games, space exploration, survival themes, and challenges involving limited communication and role-playing.
What does 'ROLEPLAY' mean in the game?
It means you need to creatively and detailedly log the actions of alien creatures and your own, as if you were writing a scientific report, adding immersion to the experience.
Does the board change each game?
Yes, the game uses a modular board and scenarios that ensure each mission is different, increasing replayability.