
- BGG rank
- BGG #285
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Near and Far
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Near and Far: Bounty Hunter Character Tiles
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Near and Far: Bounty Hunter Character Tiles is an expansion for Above and Below released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Ryan Laukat and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling.
Two character tiles depicting bounty hunters, available as part of the Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast 2019 Tabletop Media Bonanza Kickstarter campaign (2019 Promo Pack). The tiles are double-sided with one side to be used with Near and Far and the other with Above and Below.
Near and Far: Bounty Hunter Character Tiles supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Near and Far: Bounty Hunter Character Tiles is 60–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Near and Far: Bounty Hunter Character Tiles for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Near and Far: Bounty Hunter Character Tiles belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Near and Far: Bounty Hunter Character Tiles are: Ryan Laukat. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Near and Far: Bounty Hunter Character Tiles as an expansion for Above and Below. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Above and Below to use it. Check that your edition of Above and Below is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.