
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,276
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Aeon's End: The Descent
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Aeon's End: The Cinderkeep
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Aeon's End: The Cinderkeep is an expansion for Aeon's End released in 2027 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Sydney Engelstein, Nick Little (I), and Kevin Riley and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Variable Set-up.
At the heart of Cindercrown rises the Cinderkeep, the home of the city’s great emperor and her family. Inside, the current heir to the throne trains for the day she will one day inherit, preparing to defend her city from impossible threats. But can she ignore the desire to abandon her duties in favor of her own heart? The Cinderkeep is an expansion for the cooperative deck-building game Aeon’s End. This expansion features two mages, one Friend, one Foe, and several new player cards and treasures.
Aeon's End: The Cinderkeep supports 1–4 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 Aeon's End: The Cinderkeep is 60–90 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 Aeon's End: The Cinderkeep for ages 14 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.
Aeon's End: The Cinderkeep belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Variable Set-up. 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 Aeon's End: The Cinderkeep are: Sydney Engelstein, Nick Little (I), and Kevin Riley. 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 Aeon's End: The Cinderkeep as an expansion for Aeon's End. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Aeon's End to use it. Check that your edition of Aeon's End is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.