--- product_id: 131744291 title: "Fantasy Flight Games Keyforge: Age of Ascension 2-Player Starter Set" brand: "fantasy flight games" price: "VT9156" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Fantasy Flight Games" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/131744291-fantasy-flight-games-keyforge-age-of-ascension-2-player-starter store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 45 min gameplay 370 unique cards mix 2 unique decks with keys Fantasy Flight Games Keyforge: Age of Ascension 2-Player Starter Set **Brand:** fantasy flight games **Price:** VT9156 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔮 Unlock your unique deck destiny with KeyForge: Age of Ascension! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fantasy Flight Games Keyforge: Age of Ascension 2-Player Starter Set by fantasy flight games - **How much does it cost?** VT9156 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/131744291-fantasy-flight-games-keyforge-age-of-ascension-2-player-starter) ## Best For - fantasy flight games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fantasy flight games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Complete Play Experience:** Includes fold-out playmats, tokens, and durable keys for immersive gameplay. - • **Dive into 370 Unique Cards:** Experience endless deck variety with 204 new cards plus 166 classics. - • **Two Exclusive Archon Decks:** Start strong with two unique decks designed for dynamic 2-player action. - • **Affordable Entry to KeyForge:** Get premium game value at nearly half the price of the original starter set. - • **Fast-Paced 45-Minute Battles:** Perfect for quick yet strategic duels that fit your busy schedule. ## Overview Fantasy Flight Games' KeyForge: Age of Ascension 2-Player Starter Set offers a fresh, fast, and affordable entry into the innovative deck game universe. Featuring 370 unique cards, two exclusive Archon decks, and all essential accessories like tokens and playmats, it delivers a complete, strategic experience in about 45 minutes. Perfect for millennials seeking engaging, social gameplay with endless variety and value. ## Description Become a new Archon in Age of Ascension! As a new set of KeyForge, Age of Ascension mixes up the cardpool with 204 brand-new cards, joining 166 cards first introduced in Call of the Archons to create an entirely new pool of 370 cards and billions upon billions more Unique Decks for you to discover, learn, and master. Review: Much better starter set than original release - My teenagers LOVE Magic the Gathering, but it is expensive to keep up with new releases every three months. So when Richard Garfield designer was releasing this one, we got excited. We grabbed several Call of the Archons decks and learned how to play. This is a SOLID game! Yes, some decks work better for different playstyles but it is a solid 2-player game. We even did 4 and 5 player games with some suggested house-rules from Board Game Geek site. A bit long but it could work! Then this set came out and we love the game even more: + No "same starter decks" as in every other package of Call of Archons, but two unique Age of Ascension decks. Felt like a draft even though each player got a deck and that was that. + At least $10 less for this starter set than Call of the Archons. We were able to pick this up for $20, which we easily spent $10 per Call of the Archons decks. Thus even for $25 we get two unique decks and the extras. + Two fold out playmats. Yes, they are paper and yes they will tear, but it is helpful to have the playmats to get everyone in the habit of having their decks and keys in the same spot for tracking purposes. + Tokens! You get the stun, health and power tokens. + Keys! The two sets of blue, yellow, red keys are a nice thick cardboard and should last a good long time. OVERALL: Much better value for the money than original starter set. The additional faction powers/mechanisms are a good addition too. Can still combine these with Call of the Archons decks and have a good old time. Review: Great Entry Into KeyForge - KeyForge is a fantastic game. For less than $10 you can jump into this game and start playing. Dr. Garfield has done it again! And if you are on the fence about starting to play, then jump in with this set! When the original (Call of the Archons) starter came out, it was a little lackluster. For a 40 price point you got 2 random decks, 2 fixed (not tournament legal) decks, and tokens, etc. But it had issues for sure. First the two "teaching" decks were not really useful in general and raised the price point. And instead of power counters or stun tokens, these were cards! Not the best decision. But thankfully this AOA starter fixes all that! You get 2 random decks, and tokens for everything! The only 2 negatives against this starter are the key tokens are smaller (which some people might actually like better) and the chain tracker is still not great. While it is an improvement from the original, which was just a card and this one is thick cardboard card, it still isn't my favorite. It's too easy to accidentally knock where your marker is on the track. But still, putting that aside it's an excellent set. For about half of the price of the original starter you and a friend can join the wonderful world of Keyforge! Have fun! TLDR: Excellent starter. Improves on the original. Worth the money. ## Features - Size: Standard - For 2 players - Ages 14+ - Game play takes approx. 45 minutes - Game materials and instructions are in English ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07RJTMTG7 | | Best Sellers Rank | #84,085 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,388 in Dedicated Deck Card Games | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,076) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 15 ounces | | Item model number | FFGKF04 | | Manufacturer | Fantasy Flight Games | | Manufacturer recommended age | 3 years and up | | Product Dimensions | 2.01 x 10 x 10 inches | ## Images ![Fantasy Flight Games Keyforge: Age of Ascension 2-Player Starter Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DhcAXiMvL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: does this come with any of the 'status' or tracking cards included in the 'red' starter set?** A: The red starter (the first box) used cards to track status. The new (blue) starter replaces these cards with tokens. The tokens are a lot more convenient to use. **Q: Which set do you start with?** A: You start with Keyforge Call of the Archons. (Red box) Good luck! **Q: What the diff rents between this start kit and the old one except the new cards?** A: Call of the Archons: - 2x standard starting decks - 2x unique decks - Power and stun statuses represented by cards Age of Ascension: - 2x unique decks (missing the standard starting decks) - Power and stun statuses represented by tokens Basically, you're losing the two standard decks and switching out some cards for tokens. An overall improvement I think. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Much better starter set than original release *by L***S on July 4, 2019* My teenagers LOVE Magic the Gathering, but it is expensive to keep up with new releases every three months. So when Richard Garfield designer was releasing this one, we got excited. We grabbed several Call of the Archons decks and learned how to play. This is a SOLID game! Yes, some decks work better for different playstyles but it is a solid 2-player game. We even did 4 and 5 player games with some suggested house-rules from Board Game Geek site. A bit long but it could work! Then this set came out and we love the game even more: + No "same starter decks" as in every other package of Call of Archons, but two unique Age of Ascension decks. Felt like a draft even though each player got a deck and that was that. + At least $10 less for this starter set than Call of the Archons. We were able to pick this up for $20, which we easily spent $10 per Call of the Archons decks. Thus even for $25 we get two unique decks and the extras. + Two fold out playmats. Yes, they are paper and yes they will tear, but it is helpful to have the playmats to get everyone in the habit of having their decks and keys in the same spot for tracking purposes. + Tokens! You get the stun, health and power tokens. + Keys! The two sets of blue, yellow, red keys are a nice thick cardboard and should last a good long time. OVERALL: Much better value for the money than original starter set. The additional faction powers/mechanisms are a good addition too. Can still combine these with Call of the Archons decks and have a good old time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Entry Into KeyForge *by G***E on September 27, 2019* KeyForge is a fantastic game. For less than $10 you can jump into this game and start playing. Dr. Garfield has done it again! And if you are on the fence about starting to play, then jump in with this set! When the original (Call of the Archons) starter came out, it was a little lackluster. For a 40 price point you got 2 random decks, 2 fixed (not tournament legal) decks, and tokens, etc. But it had issues for sure. First the two "teaching" decks were not really useful in general and raised the price point. And instead of power counters or stun tokens, these were cards! Not the best decision. But thankfully this AOA starter fixes all that! You get 2 random decks, and tokens for everything! The only 2 negatives against this starter are the key tokens are smaller (which some people might actually like better) and the chain tracker is still not great. While it is an improvement from the original, which was just a card and this one is thick cardboard card, it still isn't my favorite. It's too easy to accidentally knock where your marker is on the track. But still, putting that aside it's an excellent set. For about half of the price of the original starter you and a friend can join the wonderful world of Keyforge! Have fun! TLDR: Excellent starter. Improves on the original. Worth the money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great game. *by C***E on April 24, 2024* This is the 1st edition of the game before it was bought by another company but the cards are backwards and fwd compatible. Inexpensive way to get the parts you need to play. If you visit the Wal-#### app or the E-auction app and search by price you can find a whole case of brand new boosters for 1st edition for like 25. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fantasy Flight Games Keyforge: Age of Ascension 2-Player Starter Set - Ghost Galaxy Keyforge Adventures Rise of The Keyraken Card Game | Strategy with Solo & Cooperative Mode for Ages 14+ 1-3 Players Average Playtime 45-90 Minutes Made by Ghost Galaxy, Multicolor (KFA01) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/131744291-fantasy-flight-games-keyforge-age-of-ascension-2-player-starter](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/131744291-fantasy-flight-games-keyforge-age-of-ascension-2-player-starter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*