Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition

A sci-fi 4X game where you physically flick your ships across the table to explore and conquer the galaxy.

👥 1–4 players⏱ approx. 90 min🪄 Takes some learning8+

🧩 Solo mode★ 5.9 · BGG #4,003

Who it's for

Sci-fi 4X fans who want a dexterity twist and do not mind physical skill affecting the outcome.

Not for you if…

Skip it if you dislike dexterity mechanics or want a purely strategic space game without physical skill.

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Vibe's take

Tactile and competitive: the flicking mechanic adds real physical stakes to every expansion move and every skirmish.

About this game

Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition sends humanity's last survivors flicking their way across a new galaxy, exploring alien ruins, colonizing planets by physically shooting ships across the table, and battling rivals for the stars.

Flick-to-move dexterityAlien ruin tech tracksDirect territorial combat

Get it

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 3–4

Duration

60–90 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

2.9 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

5.9/10

Rank #4,003

533 ratings

Published

2024

Language

Moderate text