Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition cover
2024BGG rank #4,092

Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition

by Ian Cooper (I) · Play to Z

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Players1–4
Time60–90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition?

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

How it plays

Mechanics

FlickingSet CollectionTech Trees / Tech Tracks

On the shelf

Categories

Action / DexterityCity BuildingCivilizationFightingScience FictionSpace Exploration

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