- BGG rating
- 8.2
Rules assistance for Skytear: Into Ashes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 30–60 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Skytear: Into Ashes
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Skytear: Into Ashes is an expansion for Skytear released in 2020 for 2–8 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Grid Movement, and Modular Board.
About the game
This is an expansion deck containing: 30 power cards 1 victory card 1 ultimate card There are 10 new power cards in triple copy each: two for each faction plus two faction-less cards. The Victory Card is Hunting for Power, all about defeating the Outsider. The Ultimate Card is Avalanche, a completely different signature move for Brylvar. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Skytear: Into Ashes supports 2–8 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 Skytear: Into Ashes is 30–60 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 Skytear: Into Ashes 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.
Skytear: Into Ashes belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Grid Movement, and Modular Board. 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 catalogue lists Skytear: Into Ashes as an expansion for Skytear. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Skytear to use it. Check that your edition of Skytear is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.