2022Richard Garfield, Justin Gary
- Videos
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Mainly playthroughs
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The Lord of the Rings: Ascension
2027Justin Gary
- Videos
- 7
- Creators
- 6
Some reviews. The Lord of the Rings: Ascension is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, and 4 other videos.
1 - 4 players
0 min
From BoardGameGeek
The Lord of the Rings: Ascension is a deckbuilding game for 1–4 players that takes you on an adventure through Middle-earth across three interconnected Ascension sets. It features the beloved mechanics of the Ascension Deckbuilding Game, reimagined to capture the wonder of The Lord of the Rings, from its legendary heroes and villains to the corruption of The One Ring. The fate of the world hangs by a thread. Will you rally the Free Peoples-Elves, Humans, Dwarves, and Hobbits-or turn toward the Shadow of Mordor? Recruit heroes, acquire powerful cards, and shape your strategy as you build your strength, all while confronting the quiet, ever-present pull of The One Ring. The game is fast to learn and difficult to master; each choice carries weight, and the path to victory is never without cost. -description from the publisher
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Which video should I watch for The Lord of the Rings: Ascension?
The Lord of the Rings: Ascension has 7 videos from 6 creators: 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide and 4 other videos. They date from April to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How to Play — The Lord of the Rings: Ascension" by Stone Blade, which runs 2 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Lord of the Rings: Ascension (D+) be compatible with Ascension- Kickstarter Critique Review" by Bower's Game Corner.
If you like it, try SolForge Fusion, Shards of Infinity, Ascension Tactics: Miniatures Deckbuilding Game and Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, also by Justin Gary.
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About The Lord of the Rings: Ascension
From BoardGameGeek:
The Lord of the Rings: Ascension is a deckbuilding game for 1–4 players that takes you on an adventure through Middle-earth across three interconnected Ascension sets. It features the beloved mechanics of the Ascension Deckbuilding Game, reimagined to capture the wonder of The Lord of the Rings, from its legendary heroes and villains to the corruption of The One Ring. The fate of the world hangs by a thread. Will you rally the Free Peoples-Elves, Humans, Dwarves, and Hobbits-or turn toward the Shadow of Mordor? Recruit heroes, acquire powerful cards, and shape your strategy as you build your strength, all while confronting the quiet, ever-present pull of The One Ring. The game is fast to learn and difficult to master; each choice carries weight, and the path to victory is never without cost. -description from the publisher
Designer
Justin Gary
Artists
Andrew Cassetta, Kristen Maslanka, Rod Mendez (I), Aaron Nakahara
Publisher
Stone Blade Entertainment
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