Farlight cover
2017BGG rank #5,773

Farlight

by Nick Sibicky · Game Salute

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Players2–5
Time45m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Farlight?

Description by the publisher: FORGING THE FUTURE In the near future, talented space corporations and agencies set out to explore, mine, and colonize outer space. Your organisation will compete to design the most efficient and powerful spacecraft, to gather scientific knowledge, construct facilities on distant worlds, and transport colonists to the farthest reaches of our Solar System. Charge up the monster rocket boosters, crew up, and race for space! Designed by King's Forge designer Nick Sibicky, Farlight is a well-oiled game of blind bidding, tile placement, and light resource management. Each turn players will make bids for spacecraft module designs or missions, and assemble spacecraft designed to complete missions of increasing difficulty. The game is for 2-5 players, and plays in around 45 minutes.

How it plays

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingDice RollingOpen DraftingTile PlacementWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

BluffingDiceScience FictionSpace Exploration

Questions players ask

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in Farlight?
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