Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Playdek
- Publishers: Asmodee Digital
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game (2011)
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game is a deckbuilding game for 2-4 players, released in 2011 by Stone Blade Entertainment. Players take on the role of apprentices seeking to become powerful mages by acquiring the favor of the six elemental Guardians. The game is played over a series of rounds, with players taking turns drawing cards, playing cards, and gaining victory points. The player with the most victory points at the end of the game wins.
Gameplay
Ascension is played over a series of rounds, with each player taking turns in clockwise order. On their turn, a player can take the following actions:
- Draw cards: Draw five cards from their deck.
- Play cards: Play any number of cards from their hand.
- Gain victory points: Gain victory points by playing cards that have victory point icons.
- End their turn: End their turn and discard any cards remaining in their hand.
Cards
There are three types of cards in Ascension:
- Ally cards: Ally cards represent powerful beings that can be summoned to aid the player. Ally cards have a cost, a power, and a victory point value.
- Construct cards: Construct cards represent permanent structures that can be built to provide the player with ongoing benefits. Construct cards have a cost and a victory point value.
- Spell cards: Spell cards represent one-time-use abilities that can be cast to affect the game. Spell cards have a cost and a victory point value.
Victory
The game ends when the victory point deck is depleted. The player with the most victory points wins the game.
Expansions
Ascension has been released with a number of expansion decks, each of which adds new cards and mechanics to the game. The expansions include:
- Immortal Heroes: Adds 150 new cards, including new ally, construct, and spell cards.
- Storm of Souls: Adds 150 new cards, including new ally, construct, and spell cards, as well as a new game mode.
- Darkness Unleashed: Adds 150 new cards, including new ally, construct, and spell cards, as well as a new faction.
- Rise of Vigil: Adds 150 new cards, including new ally, construct, and spell cards, as well as a new game mode.
- Dreamscape: Adds 150 new cards, including new ally, construct, and spell cards, as well as a new game mode.
Reception
Ascension has been well-received by critics and players alike. The game has been praised for its innovative gameplay, its beautiful artwork, and its high replay value. Ascension has been nominated for a number of awards, including the Golden Geek Award for Best Card Game.
Conclusion
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game is a fun and engaging deckbuilding game that is perfect for both casual and experienced gamers. The game is easy to learn but difficult to master, and it offers a lot of replay value thanks to its multiple expansion decks. If you’re looking for a new deckbuilding game to play, Ascension is definitely worth checking out.
Tips for Playing Ascension
Here are a few tips for playing Ascension:
- Focus on building a strong deck. The key to winning Ascension is to build a deck that is both powerful and consistent. Try to acquire cards that work well together and that can help you achieve your victory point goals.
- Don’t be afraid to sacrifice cards. Sometimes you’ll need to sacrifice cards in order to get the cards you need. Don’t be afraid to discard cards that are not helping you, or that are costing you too much.
- Pay attention to your opponents. Keep an eye on what your opponents are doing, and try to anticipate their moves. This will help you make better decisions about which cards to play and which cards to discard.
- Don’t give up. Ascension can be a challenging game, but don’t give up if you’re losing. Keep playing and learning, and you’ll eventually start to win more games.
Review Score
8.5/10
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