The last survivors of the human race have fled to a new galaxy in fear of annihilation at the hands of an unstoppable enemy. Now, having discovered the ruins of four long dead civilizations spread across the stars, a race to develop technology based on these alien relics has begun. Humans will once again ascend to the stars to claim the galaxy.
In Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition, you explore new planets by flicking your ships into space, expanding your colonies by delving deeper into the expanse and exploiting planets for resources. Naturally, as your civilization grows and competes for territory with others, players will seek to exterminate their opponents through clever combat.
This new edition of Ascending Empires features modular play, high-quality plastic components, upgraded neoprene mat playing surfaces, and more.
—description from publisher
- innovative blend of dexterity and engine-building
- tech tree depth offers meaningful choices
- dexterity components can be fiddly for some players
- flicking meets strategic development
- dexterity-driven empire building with tech trees
- accessible yet deep in tech and strategy
- Crokinole
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dexterity flicking — flicking game with precision and control
- engine building — upgrades and improvements feed broader strategy
- engine-building — upgrades and improvements feed broader strategy
- Flicking — flicking game with precision and control
- Tech trees — tech upgrade paths drive broader strategy
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- Origins Game Fair is right around the corner and I am pumped
- legacy games, I love a great legacy experience
- The ancient Greek theme is right up my alley
- it's kind of like Crokinol meets engine building
- I love beigeos. It's what I live for
- the central track that drives your action, and it combos with other stuff on the board
- these expansions are number one on my list