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Tamashii: Chronicle of Ascend

Awaken Realms Lite, Yayoi The Dreamer, Ігрова Майстерня · Board game · 2023
1–4 · best 2 Solo 60–180 min Weight 3.0/5
7.9 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
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7.9 rating Ludopedia
8.1 rating BGG
Buy
Our Verdict

Fans of cyberpunk and miniatures will fall in love with Tamashii.

Highlights
  • Hacking meets combat
  • Detailed miniatures
  • Dynamic narrative choices
Keep in mind
  • Watch the setup carefully
  • Player powers can be unpredictable
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About the game
Tamashii: Chronicle of Ascend is a cyber‑punk board game that blends adventure, exploration, and combat in a post‑apocalyptic setting. It runs on two layers – the physical world, where brutal machines and ruthless survivors collide, and the virtual world, ruled by tracking software and deadly viruses – and players must balance strategies to hit their objectives. The game takes place on a modular city map where each square (or hex) can reveal new locations, encounters, and critical files. Characters move on a grid, slide and push pieces, and roll polyhedral dice to determine combat and events. At the same time, the virtual phase demands hacking, unlocking bonuses, and completing sequences that test players’ wits. Tamashii mixes deck building, pattern building, and narrative choices that shape the story, all while running at a tempo that ranges from 60 to 180 minutes. It can be played cooperatively, semi‑cooperatively, or solo, and each game has a different setup, guaranteeing replayability. If you love miniatures, tactical action, and decisions that influence the plot, this title is for you.
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Mechanics

Action Points Cooperative Game Deck, Bag, and Pool Building Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Narrative Choice / Paragraph Pattern Building Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Semi-Cooperative Game Slide / Push Solo / Solitaire Game Square Grid Variable Player Powers Variable Set-up

Categories

Adventure Exploration Fighting Miniatures Science Fiction Space Exploration

Families

Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Dice with Icons Components: Hexagonal Tiles Components: Miniatures Components: Polyhedral (not D6) dice Components: Standees Country: Japan Crowdfunding: Gamefound Game: Tamashii Chronicle of Ascend Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Cyberpunk Theme: Post-Apocalyptic Theme: Robots
Publisher Awaken Realms Lite, Yayoi The Dreamer, Ігрова Майстерня
Designer Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla, Łukasz Włodarczyk, Robert Plesowicz
Artist Ewa Labak, Jakub Dzikowski, Krzysztof Piasek, Pamela Łuniewska, Patryk Jędraszek, Piotr Orleański
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a typical game last?
Between 60 and 180 minutes, depending on scenario and setup.
How many players?
1 to 4 players, with solo, cooperative or semi‑cooperative options.
What is the game’s complexity?
Medium to high, with multiple mechanics that require planning and focus.
What components are included?
Miniatures, hexagonal tiles, polyhedral dice, deck‑building cards, action tokens and grid pieces.
Who is the game for?
Fans of cyber‑punk, sci‑fi and tactical miniature battles.
What is the role of narrative choices?
They shape the story and grant bonuses that change the flow of play.
Can it be played solo?
Yes, there are specific rules for solo play.
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