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a_way

a_way

2024·Clément Bongibault, Louis Fievre, Benjamin Niess, Hugo Socié

1 - 4 players
10 - 30 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

From BoardGameGeek

In a_way, players take part in the legendary spaceship race of the Quazarys galaxy. Each pilot must reach their own base - which is also an opponent's starting point. The race track is made of solar paths filled with stations, directional arrows, and strange space phenomena, creating a constantly shifting cosmic circuit where clever navigation matters as much as speed. On your turn, you combine movement and card play to advance your ship. Players move from station to station, respecting one-way routes and mandatory checkpoints, while avoiding landing on the same station as an opponent. Cards drawn from a shared deck allow players to manipulate the board, trigger special effects, teleport through vortices, or disrupt rivals. You may play single cards or powerful combos from the same faction, discard cards to cycle your hand, and gain an extra movement each turn for well-timed bursts of speed. Positioning and timing are key: you can leap over opposing ships if conditions are right, anticipate blocked paths, and adapt as the layout changes. The game ends immediately when a player reaches the opposing base (or the base directly across from their own in games with three or four players). a_way is a fast, tactical race where clever card play and sharp movement decisions decide who crosses enemy territory first. -description from the publisher

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All the Games with Steph: a_way - Teach8:09

All the Games with Steph: a_way - Teach

Steph Hodge

Steph Hodge

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a_way Playthrough | Shadow of the Game17:55

a_way Playthrough | Shadow of the Game

Shadow of the Game

Shadow of the Game

Which a_way video should I watch?

a_way has 3 videos from 3 creators: 2 how-to-play guides and 1 playthrough. They date from July to September 2026.

To learn the rules, start with "All the Games with Steph: a_way - Teach" by Steph Hodge, which runs 8 min.

To see it played, watch "a_way Playthrough | Shadow of the Game" by Shadow of the Game.

If you like it, try Mechanical Beast, Cosmoctopus, Trailblazers or 1941: Race to Moscow, which share several of its mechanics.

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All the Games with Steph: a_way - TeachHow to play8:09

All the Games with Steph: a_way - Teach

Steph Hodge

Steph Hodge

A_Way How to Play – Quick & Easy Rules TutorialHow to play12:14

A_Way How to Play – Quick & Easy Rules Tutorial

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Board Gaming Gators

a_way Playthrough | Shadow of the GamePlaythrough17:55

a_way Playthrough | Shadow of the Game

Shadow of the Game

Shadow of the Game

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About a_way

From BoardGameGeek:

In a_way, players take part in the legendary spaceship race of the Quazarys galaxy. Each pilot must reach their own base - which is also an opponent's starting point. The race track is made of solar paths filled with stations, directional arrows, and strange space phenomena, creating a constantly shifting cosmic circuit where clever navigation matters as much as speed. On your turn, you combine movement and card play to advance your ship. Players move from station to station, respecting one-way routes and mandatory checkpoints, while avoiding landing on the same station as an opponent. Cards drawn from a shared deck allow players to manipulate the board, trigger special effects, teleport through vortices, or disrupt rivals. You may play single cards or powerful combos from the same faction, discard cards to cycle your hand, and gain an extra movement each turn for well-timed bursts of speed. Positioning and timing are key: you can leap over opposing ships if conditions are right, anticipate blocked paths, and adapt as the layout changes. The game ends immediately when a player reaches the opposing base (or the base directly across from their own in games with three or four players). a_way is a fast, tactical race where clever card play and sharp movement decisions decide who crosses enemy territory first. -description from the publisher

Designers

Clément Bongibault, Louis Fievre, Benjamin Niess, Hugo Socié

Artist

Louis Fievre

Publisher

Self-published

Categories

Card GameSpace Exploration

Mechanics

Hand ManagementModular Board & Variable SetupArea MovementNetwork and Route Building
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