Barrage 2019
Designed by Tommaso Battista, Simone Luciani, Tommaso Battista
What it is
A very heavy economic, environmental, industry / manufacturing game for 1-4 players (~90 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, income.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #39 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Barrage
Barrage is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Economic, Environmental and Industry / Manufacturing game where the core of play revolves around Contracts, End Game Bonuses and Income. A very heavy economic, environmental, industry / manufacturing game for 1-4 players (~90 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, income. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #39 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Barrage
How many players is Barrage?
Barrage plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Barrage solo?
Yes — Barrage supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Barrage work with 2 players?
Yes — Barrage plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Barrage take to play?
About 90 minutes per game.
Is Barrage hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.1 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Barrage for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Barrage beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.1/5 — so Barrage leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Barrage?
Barrage is an Economic, Environmental, Industry / Manufacturing game, built on Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Income.
Where to buy Barrage
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