# Ascension: Skulls & Sails

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: #4910
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Justin Gary
- **Artists**: Aaron Nakahara, Eric Sabee, Rod Mendez (I), Thomas Verguet
- **Publishers**: Stone Blade Entertainment, TCG Factory
- **Categories**: Card Game, Pirates
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building

## Verdict
For Ascension fans looking for a dash of pirate adventure, Skulls & Sails is a great choice. It combines classic deck-building with new navigation and raiding mechanics.Classic deck-buildingNew navigation mechanicsRaiding interactionEngaging pirate themeLanguage dependencyMild learning curveFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Ascension: Skulls & Sails brings a new pirate adventure to the Ascension universe. Set sail and explore the Severed Seas, where gold and glory await. In addition to recruiting heroes and defeating monsters, you’ll use crew to move your ship across the map, facing challenges like the fearsome Kraken Thukal. The new Raid ability lets you steal treasure from opponents, adding an extra layer of strategy and interaction. With classic deck-building mechanics and new navigation dynamics, Skulls & Sails is an expansion that revitalizes the Ascension formula. Get ready for a journey full of treasure, battles, and plenty of strategy!

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### What’s the average playtime?
About 30 minutes.

### Is it hard to learn?
No, the game has a weight of 2/5 on BGG, ideal for beginners and intermediates.

### Does it need translation to play?
Yes, the game has extensive language dependency.

### Who will enjoy this game?
Fans of Ascension, card games, and pirate themes.

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