Star Trek: Ascendancy – Andorian Empire

Gale Force Nine, LLC · Board game · 2019
3–4 · best 3 90–180 min Weight 3.0/5
9.2 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
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9.2 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you're a fan of Star Trek: Ascendancy and want more content to expand your space adventures, the Andorian Empire is a welcome addition that brings another player and new exploration possibilities.

Highlights
  • Expands the base game
  • Adds a new player
  • More exploration and systems
  • Faithful to Star Trek theme
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • High language dependency
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you've already ventured through the universe of Star Trek: Ascendancy and felt the need for more options to expand your galaxy, the Andorian Empire pack is the right choice! This expansion not only adds a new player to the table, allowing more friends to join the fight for galactic supremacy, but also brings a host of new features to spice up your games.

Get ready to explore new star systems, uncover cosmic secrets with the new Exploration Cards, and dive deep into the Andorian experience. With extra components for a fourth player, the game gains in interactivity and potential for alliances and conflicts. The "Variable Player Powers" mechanic is already a strong point of the base game, and this expansion adds another faction with its own peculiarities, ensuring each game is unique. The diversity of systems and cards increases replayability, while the faithful Star Trek universe theme fully appeals to fans. If you enjoy space exploration games with a touch of civilization and negotiation, and don't mind a bit of complexity and the need for a good understanding of English (or having the game translated), this expansion is a full plate to extend your cosmic journey.

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Best player count

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3–4 players
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4 REC

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Game details

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Families

Game: Star Trek: Ascendancy Mechanism: 4X TV Shows: Star Trek (various)
Publisher Gale Force Nine, LLC
Designer Aaron Dill, John Kovaleski, Sean Sweigart

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game Star Trek: Ascendancy to play with the Andorian Empire expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This expansion adds content and components to the base game, so you need to own it to play.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion adds components for a fourth player, so you can play with 3 or 4 people.
What is the average game time with this expansion?
The game time remains in the range of 90 to 180 minutes, depending on player experience and the number of participants.
Does the game become much more complex with this expansion?
The overall complexity of the base game is maintained, but the addition of a new faction and more options may require a bit more adaptation and strategy from the players.
Does the expansion add new star systems to explore?
Yes! One of the new features includes new Star Systems, which increase the map's variety and exploration possibilities each game.
Do I need the game in English to play this expansion?
The expansion, like the base game, has a considerable language dependency, with many cards and rules in English. A translation is highly recommended for a smoother experience.