- BGG rating
- 8.9
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game – Collector's Case Champion Cards
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,834
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Ascension: Dawn of Champions
2015
Rules assistance for Ascension: Dawn of Champions
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Ascension: Dawn of Champions
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Ascension: Dawn of Champions is a board game released in 2015 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Justin Gary and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: Where there were once six realms, now only a single remains: New Vigil. In Ascension: Dawn of Champions, you take on the role of your faction's Champion to guide them to victory in this world of new alliances and ancient foes. New Champion cards let you play as a faction leader, building your reputation to unlock powerful cards and effects. This set also includes new multi-faction cards to acquire and defeat, including Constructs and Monsters! As with all other Ascension sets, Ascension: Dawn of Champions can be played as a standalone game or combined with other Ascension games.
Designers
Publishers
- Stone Blade Entertainment
Questions and answers
Ascension: Dawn of Champions 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 Ascension: Dawn of Champions is 30 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 Ascension: Dawn of Champions for ages 13 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.
Ascension: Dawn of Champions has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ascension: Dawn of Champions belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Ascension: Dawn of Champions are: Justin Gary. 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 Ascension: Dawn of Champions as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.