Ascension Tactics leads our list of the best new board games of March

polygon.com:

Late winter is good for one thing: spending time inside, warm and dry, playing new board games. We’ve rounded up the best new titles on sale right now, and narrowed in on some of the most interesting new crowdfunding campaigns launching in March.

Topping our list is a new treat for deck-building fans: Stoneblade Entertainment is back with a version of Ascension that we’ve never seen before. Ascension Tactics builds on the characters and cards created over the game’s decadelong evolution, adding detailed miniatures to modernize the look and giving hobbyists something to tinker with.

Building off concepts like strategic deck-building and deck management, Tactics brings more combat elements to the board. Players can explore competitive play, solo, cooperative, and campaign modes for a new blend of strategy and battle tactics. The epic battles waged really come alive in miniature. The range of game modes and added strategic elements make this title the most replayable yet. Buy Ascension Tactics now for a fresh new take on this well-loved series.

Remember as always that you can find many of these titles for sale or pre-order at your friendly local game store.

Prices taken at time of publishing.

• 1-4 players, ages 14+

• Playtime: 60 minutes

• Game Type: Board with Miniatures

• Category: Deckbuilder

• Similar games: Gloomhaven, Nemesis

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