
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,750
- BGG rating
- 6.8
City of Remnants
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2013

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Ashes Reborn: The Grave King is an expansion for Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Isaac Vega and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
James Endersight is no stranger to suffering, and his resolve has been steeled by the losses he's endured. The Phoenixborn of Marrowden, available in the Ashes: The Grave King expansion, leads an army of undead allies into battle in order overwhelm his enemies and claim dominion over all of Argaia. As his foes are twisted by Endersight's dark magic, they eventually join the ranks of his shambling hordes as they march towards the next battle. Call upon powerful Ceremonial and Divine magic to lead your undead forces in the name of the Grave King! —description from the publisher
Ashes Reborn: The Grave King 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 Ashes Reborn: The Grave King is 30–120 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 Ashes Reborn: The Grave King 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.
Ashes Reborn: The Grave King has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Ashes Reborn: The Grave King belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Ashes Reborn: The Grave King are: Isaac Vega. 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 Ashes Reborn: The Grave King as an expansion for Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn to use it. Check that your edition of Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.