Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Player-count sensitive
Deep strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Choose a Phoenixborn, shape a dice-powered spellbook, and duel a rival or unite against a fearsome Dragonborn.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Cooperative Game
Players coordinate their actions toward a shared objective and win or lose together.
Deck Construction
Build a deck before play by selecting cards under defined construction rules.
Closed Drafting
Choose from hidden cards or items before passing or revealing the remainder.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Die Icon Resolution
Interpret rolled icons to determine which actions or effects occur.
Read the full game description
Ashes Ascendancy is a complete entry point into the expandable Ashes card system. Each player commands a Phoenixborn and a focused deck of allies, conjurations, reactions, and spells, with custom magic dice supplying the symbols that power every plan. Competitive matches reward careful sequencing, bluffing, and resource conversion, while solo and cooperative Dragonborn battles turn the same card pool toward a shared foe. The starter set includes two ready-to-play Phoenixborn decks, an automated Dragonborn opponent, and enough dice to begin deck construction immediately.
