Ascension: Curse of the Golden Isles

About this board game

Ascension: Curse of the Golden Isles is a 30-minute deckbuilding game for 2–4 players, released in 2021. Set in the perilous Severed Seas, it challenges players to gather the most Honor before the game ends.

Players venture across the Golden Isles in search of cursed treasure while recruiting Heroes, building mighty Constructs, and raiding their opponents’ Treasure. Every decision brings them closer to the bounty—or deeper into danger.

Alongside classic gameplay mechanics from Ascension’s ten-year history, this adventure introduces Cursed Treasure. Players who collect pairs of Cursed Treasure tokens can exchange them for valuable rewards, including Runes, Power, and more.

• Recruit Heroes and build mighty Constructs.
• Raid opponents’ Treasure as you compete for Honor.
• Collect pairs of Cursed Treasure tokens for valuable benefits.
• Face the ghostly crew of the Crimson Askara.

The waters surrounding the islands hide ancient horrors, while monsters stalk the caves and marshes. Yet the greatest threat comes from the cursed crew of the Crimson Askara, ghostly pirates sailing the Severed Seas to reclaim their lost treasures and wreak havoc on your crew.

In Ascension: Curse of the Golden Isles, clever deckbuilding and cunning decisions are essential. Race your opponents through the mists and storms, gather Honor, and reach the cursed treasure before the Crimson Askara claims it for eternity.