Ascendancy

Ascendancy

  • Players: 1–4 players
  • Play time: 90–480 min
  • BGG rating: 7.5

About Ascendancy

Ascendancy is the ultimate worker placement meets 4x strategy experience. Lead 1 of many asymmetric houses of royal lineage, each vying for the crown. Reclaim your family name through a hero's (or villain's) journey spanning multiple generations, or a single scenario. Build your empire skyward, seize control outward, manipulate the economy, or dominate the battlefield. There are several paths to victory. Every decision counts, and no two games of Ascendancy are ever the same. At the heart of the game, a deep melting pot of interesting decision points awaits you. Almost everything (and everyone) in the world of Ascendancy can be upgraded. Reward your loyalists, slay would-be usurpers, and promote outcasts to lords. Complete scenarios to unlock legacy heirlooms, pass them down to your next of kin, and build a limitless empire of your own design.

Released
2024
Designer
Matthew Meeple
Age
12+

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Ascendancy FAQ

How many players can play Ascendancy?

Ascendancy plays with 1–4 players.

How long does Ascendancy take to play?

A game of Ascendancy takes 90–480 min.

What age is Ascendancy for?

The recommended minimum age for Ascendancy is 12+.

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