Ausonia

Players lead rival noble houses in a magically altered 17th-century Italian setting, vying to increase influence across city-states. The core of play is deck construction: players improve starter decks by acquiring supporters and more powerful cards, then play combinations to score influence. An innovative resource system uses collectible gemstones as fuel and an arc-tracking mechanic that shapes pacing and late-game potential. Keywords and a Raise mechanic let players manipulate their decks and repurpose weak cards. Rounds are structured so a player’s turn proceeds without direct interruption, enabling multi-card combos. A solo mode and optional expansions are included.

Players: 1–4 best 2
Playing time: 30 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: 2.4 / 5

8.9 on LudoyaFantasyCard GameHand ManagementDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingSolo / Solitaire Game

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Design: Zoltán Simon
Art: Balázs Bodnár
Gergely Nagy
Publisher: Lycan Studio

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Ausonia: Masters of Shadow2021

Ausonia: Remnants of War2021

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Plays logged: 19
Players: 48m 50s
Average play: 14
In collections: 2
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Mario López Menés9.0
VERY combo-centric deckbuilding game. PROS - The resource system is much more advanced than what you'd see in a classic deckbuilder. Way more interesting than Dominion, Star Realms or any other game of the kind. - The control you have over your deck and draws is groundbreaking. I have never seen this many effects allowing you to pull off combos. - Amazing, fantastic solo game. The Aspirants are tough but their IA is so simple there's almost no time spent in them. The whole game is you playing your cards and adapting to control the Aspirant. Awesome! - The expansions add real value, enhancing the game. - The artwork and graphic design are pretty appealing. CONS - Not suitable for casual gamers at all. The mechanics and possibilities are way too advanced for them. - Combo turns can be VERY long. I probably wouldn't play this with more than 2 players.
Played it 10 times