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First Ascent

First Ascent is a rock climbing-themed strategic board game. The goal in this medium weight, competitive game is to gain the most points by climbing the best route up the... (read more)
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Reviews
mixed, 69% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
45 minutes
Published
2022
Age
14+
Publisher
Otte LLC
Players
2 to 5 players
Designer
Kate Otte
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Strategy Game, Sports, Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Set Collection, Open Drafting, and Variable Player Powers
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Description

First Ascent is a rock climbing-themed strategic board game. The goal in this medium weight, competitive game is to gain the most points by climbing the best route up the mountain and becoming the most skilled climber! Each player assumes the role of a unique asymmetric character, and throughout the game they will be building their route up the mountain, managing resources, achieving objectives, and increasing their efficiency by accumulating skills and gear! This game is for 2-5 players and takes 45-90 minutes to play.

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Game's Categories

Genre

  • Strategy Game

Themes

  • Adventure
  • Sports
  • Humor
  • Environmental

Mechanics

  • Variable Set-up
  • Variable Player Powers
  • End Game Bonuses
  • Hand Management
  • Network and Route Building
  • Open Drafting
  • Set Collection
  • Events
  • Narrative Choice / Paragraph
  • Resource to Move
  • Map Deformation
  • Map Reduction

Publishers

  • (Self-Published)
  • Otte LLC

Designer

  • Kate Otte

Artist

  • Kate Otte

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