Product Information
Board Game Geek Rating: 7.08. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.18. This board game is for 2 to 4 players and was published in 2017. It's the Kickstarter Journey Pledge Edition of Near and Far, a storytelling board game. It comes with one copy of Near and Far Deluxe, 30 custom metal coins, and all stretch goals. Note: Paid add - ons from the Kickstarter campaign aren't included unless stated otherwise. Four wanderers are on a quest for the Last Ruin, a legendary city with an artifact that can fulfill heart's desires like lost love, redemption, acceptance, or family reunion. In Near and Far, you and up to three friends explore various maps to find the Last Ruin. Recruit adventurers, hunt for treasure, and compete to be the most storied traveler. You'll need to collect food and equipment in town for long trips to mysterious places and don't forget weapons to fight bandits, living statues, and rusty robots. Sometimes, unique events happen and a friend reads from a storybook, giving you choices and creating new tales every time you play. It's a sequel to Above and Below and has a book of encounters. Players go through over ten game sessions to finish the story, with each chapter on a new map full of unique art and adventures. Answer the call of the ruins and start your journey! We're glad to back campaigns to bring you games like Near & Far: Journey Edition. A good part of your spending on this game will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase questions or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to use: Gather 2 to 4 friends. Set up the game using the Near and Far Deluxe copy, custom metal coins, and follow the rules. Each player takes on the role of a wanderer and starts exploring the maps. When you reach a town, collect food, equipment, and weapons. As you travel, unique events will occur, and a friend will read from the storybook. Make your choices to progress the story. Try to be the most storied traveler by recruiting adventurers and hunting for treasure. Keep playing through the chapters on different maps until you reach the end of the story. Note: This is the Kickstarter Journey Pledge Edition. Paid add - ons from the Kickstarter campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry and clean place. Avoid bending the cards or scratching the tokens. If the game gets dirty, you can gently wipe the components with a soft, dry cloth.
