Barrage

Game Description

Discover Barrage, the strategic board game that catapults you into the 1930s of a dystopian future, where the industrial revolution has depleted fossil resources. The only hope to power the colossal machines and unstoppable engineering progress lies in the limitless hydroelectric energy provided by rivers. Prepare to dominate the flow of water to forge your energy empire in a breathtaking competition.

In this captivating resource management game, players compete to erect majestic dams, increasing their storage capacity and conveying immense energy power through pressure tunnels that feed the turbines of their power plants. Each player takes on the role of one of four international companies, racing to secure the best machinery, innovative patents, and brilliant engineers needed to exploit the water of a contested alpine region and its precious resource.

The epic challenge unfolds over five rounds, during which you must meet common power requirements and fulfill the obligations of personal contracts. With a limited number of engineers available, you will be called upon to upgrade your machinery to unlock new and more efficient construction actions, building and activating special buildings with unique effects to advance your game strategy. Every decision counts in this race for blue gold.

A deep and immersive experience for lovers of expert board games, published by Cranio Creations. Here are the details for your next strategic adventure:

Players: 1-4
Duration: Approximately 180 minutes
Year of Publication: 2019
Publisher: Cranio Creations

Rules

Barrage is a deep strategic game of **resource management** and worker placement, set in a dystopian 1930s future. Players take on the role of powerful energy companies competing to best harness the hydroelectric power of an alpine region. The main goal is to build imposing dams, conduits, and power plants to generate energy and meet growing demand, accumulating victory points.

The game unfolds over five rounds, during which players will use their engineers and machinery to perform crucial actions. Water management, as it flows across the board, is central to success. The main actions include:

Building new hydroelectric structures (dams, conduits, power plants).
Raising existing dams to increase their storage capacity.
Generating energy by converting collected water through power plants.
Acquiring new technologies, patents, and upgrading one's machinery.
Activating special buildings with unique effects to enhance one's strategy.

Victory points are primarily obtained by fulfilling the requirements of a common and competitive energy track, as well as completing personal contracts. Efficient planning and proper management of one's infrastructure and water resources are essential to overcome opponents and become the dominant energy company by the end of the fifth round.