# Ascension: Return of the Fallen

Ascension: Return of the Fallen is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 30 minutes and is meant for ages 13 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. It is rated 7.1 out of 10 by 6 Ludoya reviewers.

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 30 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 13+
- **Complexity:** 2.2 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2011
- **Categories:** Fantasy, Card Game
- **Mechanics:** Open Drafting, Hand Management, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building
- **Ludoya rating:** 7.1 out of 10, from 6 reviews
- **Owned by:** 15 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 29
- **Unique players:** 11

**Designers:** Justin Gary

**Artists:** Eric Sabee

## Expansions

- [Ascension: Theme Pack – Rat King](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-theme-pack-rat-king)
- [Ascension: Theme Pack – Leprechaun](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-theme-pack-leprechaun)
- [Ascension: Theme Pack – Rat Queen](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-theme-pack-rat-queen)
- [Ascension: Theme Pack – Samael Claus](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-theme-pack-samael-claus)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Vedah, Sage of Swords Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-vedah-sage-of-swords-promo)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Pathwarden Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-pathwarden-promo)
- [Ascension: Return of the Fallen – Kythis, the Gatekeeper Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-return-of-the-fallen-kythis-the-gatekeeper-promo)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Deep Drone Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-deep-drone-promo)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Void Mesmer Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-void-mesmer-promo)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Nethersnare Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-nethersnare-promo)
- [Ascension: Alliances](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-alliances)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Journeyman Sage Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-journeyman-sage-promo)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Control Room Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-control-room-promo)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Vortex Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-vortex-promo)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls – Soul Collector Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls-soul-collector-promo)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls – Askara of Fortune Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls-askara-of-fortune-promo)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls – Ring of Life Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls-ring-of-life-promo)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls – Hedron Flare Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls-hedron-flare-promo)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls – Ender of Days Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls-ender-of-days-promo)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls – Cetra, Guide of Ogo Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls-cetra-guide-of-ogo-promo)
- [Ascension: Immortal Heroes – Arha Sanctuary Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-immortal-heroes-arha-sanctuary-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls – Assimilation Plant Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls-assimilation-plant-promo)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Big Bad Bunny Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-big-bad-bunny-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls – Cobra, the Sordid Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls-cobra-the-sordid-promo)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls – Moon Staff Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls-moon-staff-promo)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Shuffletron 2K13 Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-shuffletron-2k13-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Constricting Horror Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-constricting-horror-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – N.I.N.E. Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-nine-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Vault of the Askara Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-vault-of-the-askara-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Disciple of Sadranis Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-disciple-of-sadranis-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Defender of Vigil Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-defender-of-vigil-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer – Foul Replicant Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-chronicle-of-the-godslayer-foul-replicant-promo-card)
- [Ascension: David, Prophetic Guide Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-david-prophetic-guide-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Hedron Dreidel](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-hedron-dreidel)
- [Ascension: Forrest, Beastwarden Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-forrest-beastwarden-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Michelle, Star Oracle Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-michelle-star-oracle-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Cetra, Benefactor of All Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-cetra-benefactor-of-all-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Temporal Excavator Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-temporal-excavator-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Eternal Tormentor Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-eternal-tormentor-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Explosive Swarm Promo](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-explosive-swarm-promo)
- [Ascension: Sadistic Laboratory Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-sadistic-laboratory-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Nyxian Corruptor Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-nyxian-corruptor-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Shadow Piercer Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-shadow-piercer-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Dawn of Champions – Rys, Dark Muse Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-dawn-of-champions-rys-dark-muse-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Dreamscape – Nova, Born of Chaos Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-dreamscape-nova-born-of-chaos-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Lunar Matriarch Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-lunar-matriarch-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Archival Expert Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-archival-expert-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Valley of the Ancients – Project Beta Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-valley-of-the-ancients-project-beta-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Gift of the Elements – Lirys, Skirmish Seer Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-gift-of-the-elements-lirys-skirmish-seer-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Storm's Eye Monk Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storms-eye-monk-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Wave Tyrant Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-wave-tyrant-promo-card)

## Similar games

- [Ascension: Immortal Heroes](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-immortal-heroes)
- [Ascension: Deliverance](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-deliverance)
- [Ascension: Darkness Unleashed](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-darkness-unleashed)
- [Ascension: Realms Unraveled](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-realms-unraveled)
- [Ascension: Year One Collector's Edition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-year-one-collectors-edition)
- [Ascension: Dawn of Champions](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-dawn-of-champions)
- [Ascension: Year Three Collector's Edition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-year-three-collectors-edition)
- [Ascension: Deckbuilding Game](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-deckbuilding-game)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls)
- [Ascension: Delirium](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-delirium)
- [Ascension: Gift of the Elements](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-gift-of-the-elements)
- [Ascension: Apprentice Edition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-apprentice-edition)

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-return-of-the-fallen)
- [Ascension: Return of the Fallen in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/ascension-return-of-the-fallen)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/95064)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._