
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,082
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Ascension Tactics: Miniatures Deckbuilding Game
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2022

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Shards of Infinity: Into the Horizon is an expansion for Shards of Infinity released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Justin Gary, Ryan Sutherland, Gary Arant, Mataio Wilson, Jared Saramago, and Jason Zila and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
The shards have awoken, their twisted voices whispering into the minds of the Shard Masters, stoking the flames of war with every word. Shards of Infinity: Into the Horizon continues the deck-building battles seen in previous Shards of Infinity sets, with players seeking a new destiny for a universe overcome by the power of the mighty shards. Two new gameplay mechanisms are featured in this set: Destinies and the evil Ingeminex. Destinies allow players to spend valuable Mastery to gain an incredible advantage during gameplay. The Ingeminex are a new source of tension that seek to harm all players, but can be defeated with a well-timed use of power. This set concludes the current storyline told throughout the Shards of Infinity adventure and paves the way for an untold future! Into the Horizon contains 60 new cards for Shards of Infinity: 30 Destinies cards. 5 Ingeminex cards. 25 center deck cards.
Shards of Infinity: Into the Horizon 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 Shards of Infinity: Into the Horizon 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 Shards of Infinity: Into the Horizon for ages 10 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.
Shards of Infinity: Into the Horizon 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.
Shards of Infinity: Into the Horizon belongs to these categories: Card Game, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Shards of Infinity: Into the Horizon are: Justin Gary, Ryan Sutherland, Gary Arant, Mataio Wilson, Jared Saramago, and Jason Zila. 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 Shards of Infinity: Into the Horizon as an expansion for Shards of Infinity. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shards of Infinity to use it. Check that your edition of Shards of Infinity is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.