The best games of the Ascension series⎇. 2024

You have already played many rounds of the deck builder "Ascension" and need new fodder? We've compared and listed the best Ascension variants⎇.

What is Ascension anyway?

The Ascension series was designed by a team of Magic: The Gathering professionals - with a desire for faster build and deck-building elements.

What makes Ascension different from other deck-builders?

The game is similar to other deck-building, where the player adds cards to his deck by buying them from a central deck, where the top six cards are revealed and available for purchase. When cards are removed, they are replaced with a new card from the top of the deck. Victory points are awarded in three ways: first, each card purchased is worth one or more victory points; second, victory points can be gained by defeating monsters with a power resource depicted on several of the cards; and third, some cards earn victory points directly each time they are played.

List of the best games in the Ascension series⎇ 2024:

This list was last updated on November 30, 2024. We compared 32 board games for this list and selected the top 26. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Ascension: Year Five Collector's Edition

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Ascension: Year Four Collector's Edition

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • Easy to learn
  3. Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

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    Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, initially released as Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, is a fast-paced card game that combines strategic deck-building with dynamic gameplay, created by renowned Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour champions.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Ascension: Deliverance

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Ascension: Return of the Fallen

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    Ascension: Return of the Fallen enriches the Ascension universe with new strategic layers and expands the original deck-building game into a more dynamic and potentially complex battleground. Whether facing the god Samael in an epic showdown or adapting to the whims of fate, players are invited to explore new strategies and tactics in their quest for dominance.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Ascension: Return of the Fallen
    • 1 - 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. Ascension: Delirium

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  7. Ascension X: War of Shadows

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  8. Ascension: Immortal Heroes

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    • 1 - 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Ascension: Realms Unraveled

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. Ascension: Storm of Souls

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    Ascension: Storm of Souls embarks players on an epic journey in the aftermath of Samael's fall, where chaos reigns supreme across Vigil. This expansion for the renowned deck-building game Ascension introduces players to a world grappling with the unleashed forces of Samael's demise, offering new challenges and opportunities to explore.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Ascension: Storm of Souls
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  11. Ascension: Year One Collector's Edition

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  12. Ascension: Skulls & Sails

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  13. Ascension: Gift of the Elements

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  14. Ascension: Dreamscape

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  15. Ascension: Apprentice Edition

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    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  16. Ascension: Alliances

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    • 4 - 8 Players
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  17. Ascension: Rise of Vigil

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  18. Ascension: Darkness Unleashed

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    • 1 - 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  19. Ascension: Valley of the Ancients

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  20. Ascension: Year Three Collector's Edition

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  21. Ascension: Dawn of Champions

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  22. Ascension: Theme Pack – Rat King

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  23. Ascension: Theme Pack – Rat Queen

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  24. Ascension: Theme Pack – Samael Claus

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  25. Ascension: Year Two Collector's Edition

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  26. Ascension: Theme Pack – Leprechaun

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • Medium difficulty

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