Faraway
Eight cards, one journey, and you score the whole thing backwards.
What it is
A small card game for two to six players who like a clever trick. Over eight turns you lay a row of travel cards across the land of Alula, then flip them back from last to first when the journey ends. A card only counts the symbols still showing at that moment, so the order you play in matters more than it first appears. We think it suits anyone who wants a quick game with a twist, and it was a 2025 Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee.
What we love
- Reverse scoring feels fresh, even to seasoned players
- Playing a higher number than last turn earns extra sanctuary cards
- The lowest card picks first, so small numbers pay off in the draft
Honest trade-offs
- Card luck can leave you with a weak row
- Most players need a full game before the scoring makes sense
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is card luck can leave you with a weak row.
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Content advisory
No content advisory.
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