- BGG rating
- 7.4
Ascension X: War of Shadows – Chaos Rider
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,845
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Ascension X: War of Shadows
2016
Rules assistance for Ascension X: War of Shadows
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ascension X: War of Shadows
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Ascension X: War of Shadows is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Gary Arant and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Ascension: Alliances
- 4–8 players
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017
About the game
Ascension is a deck-building game in which players spend Runes to acquire more powerful cards for their deck. It offers a dynamic play experience where players have to react and adjust their strategy accordingly. Each player starts with a small deck of cards, and uses those cards to acquire more and better cards for their deck, with the goal of earning the most Honor Points by gaining cards and defeating monsters. The theme for Ascension X: War of Shadows, the tenth set in this game series, is the on-going conflict between Light and Dark forces for control of New Vigil. This conflict plays a direct role in the game as the balance between the two forces can give players additional powers during Night and Day. A new category of Heroes and Constructs are also introduced, and these powerful dual-cost cards require players to spend both types of game resources to purchase them. Box content : 177 Cards, Game Board, 50 Deluxe Honor Tokens, Rulebook
Designers
Publishers
- Stone Blade Entertainment
Questions and answers
Ascension X: War of Shadows supports 2–4 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 X: War of Shadows is 30–45 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 X: War of Shadows 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 X: War of Shadows has a complexity rating of 2.0 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 X: War of Shadows 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 X: War of Shadows are: Gary Arant. 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 X: War of Shadows 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.