{"product_id":"ascending-empires-zenith-edition","title":"Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThousands of years have passed since humans first settled the Andromeda Galaxy. Wars that raged over resources and ancient alien artifacts seemed never-ending. Now, a powerful relic known as the Star-Key has been discovered and has activated massive warp gates. The doors have opened to countless galaxies full of new planets and advanced technologies. It's time to deploy your ships and build your empire! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAscending 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovery Tokens\u003cbr\u003e\nAccess powerful relics and trigger game-altering events when exploring planets!\u003cbr\u003e\nMission Cards\u003cbr\u003e\nRace to complete expansion or construction objectives and gain powerful bonuses!\u003cbr\u003e\nMegastructures\u003cbr\u003e\nConstruct and control powerful new buildings, like the Star-Harvester or the Dyson Ring!\u003cbr\u003e\nCooperative and Solo Game Modes\u003cbr\u003e\nBattle against ruthless Guardians who protect the relics of ancient civilizations!\u003cbr\u003e\nLead 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e124 highly-detailed plastic miniatures\u003cbr\u003e\n40 Troop miniatures\u003cbr\u003e\n16 Outpost miniatures\u003cbr\u003e\n32 Research Facility miniatures\u003cbr\u003e\n16 City miniatures\u003cbr\u003e\n12 Guardian Robot miniatures\u003cbr\u003e\n4 Megastructure miniatures\u003cbr\u003e\n4 Ancient Library miniatures\u003cbr\u003e\n2-piece neoprene galaxy mat\u003cbr\u003e\n32 planet, warpgate, artifact, and warship disks\u003cbr\u003e\n56 starship, starbase, and advanced starship disks\u003cbr\u003e\n64 player cubes\u003cbr\u003e\n4 player boards\u003cbr\u003e\n4 Range Rulers\u003cbr\u003e\n32 Technology tiles\u003cbr\u003e\n150 tokens\u003cbr\u003e\n41 poker-sized cards\u003cbr\u003e\n1 Guardian Board\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Wiz Kids LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56048445292922,"sku":"ZBG-WZK87571","price":104.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9970\/8282\/files\/Ascending-Empires-Zenith-Edition.jpg?v=1760977806","url":"https:\/\/zatu.com\/products\/ascending-empires-zenith-edition","provider":"Zatu Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}