Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition

Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition updates and expands the acclaimed game of flicking starships to distant planets to discover ancient relics, construct cities and starbases, and develop new technologies. Perfectly blending strategic empire building with fast and fun gameplay, this new edition also upgrades the starfield game board to neoprene mats and includes over 100 highly detailed plastic miniatures for a premium gaming experience!

The Zenith Edition offers the ability to play using the original Classic Rules or the updated New Era Rules. Both rulesets feature lightning-quick turns, with actions flowing from one to the next, encouraging you to rapidly adapt your strategy in a dynamic dance of galactic dominance.

The New Era Rules add different elements to your journey, such as starbases and specialty ships. In addition, randomized modular technology trees allow for over 200 unique combinations that turn each play into an incredible new adventure! Some highlights include:

Discovery Tokens
Access powerful relics and trigger game-altering events when exploring planets!

Mission Cards
Race to complete expansion or construction objectives and gain powerful bonuses!

Megastructures
Construct and control powerful new buildings, like the Star-Harvester or the Dyson Ring!

Cooperative and Solo Game Modes
Battle against ruthless Guardians who protect the relics of ancient civilizations!

Lead your fleet through the warp gates on a journey to new galaxies and conquer anyone who stands in your way! Gain Victory Points (VP) by occupying planets, building structures, developing technologies, attacking enemies, and completing missions. Expand your empire and leave your mark on the universe!