ASHES: Blackout Protocol 2026

How to play ASHES: Blackout Protocol

ASHES: Blackout Protocol is a heavy game (rated 3.7 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Civilization, Science Fiction and Territory Building game where the core of play revolves around End Game Bonuses, Income and Pick-up and Deliver. A heavy civilization, science fiction, territory building game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around end game bonuses, income, pick-up and deliver. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #13642 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.

This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.