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Stonemaier Games: Scythe (Base Game) | an Engine-Building, Area Control Strategy Board Game Set in Dieselpunk 1920s Europe | for Adults and Family | 1-5 Players, 115 Minutes, Ages 14+

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Brand Stonemaier Games
Material Wood, Cardstock, Cardboard, Plastic
Theme Science Fiction
Genre Eurogame, Strategy
Number of Players 1-5

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  • EXPLORE: It is a time of unrest in 1920s Europa. The ashes from the first great war still darken the snow. The capitalistic city-state known simply as “The Factory”, which fueled the war with heavily armored mechs, has closed its doors, drawing the attention of several nearby countries.
  • ALTERNATE HISTORY: Scythe is an engine-building game set in an alternate-history 1920s period in Eastern Europe. It is a time of farming and war, broken hearts and rusted gears, innovation and valor.
  • VARIABILITY: With five different factions and five different player boards, players can mix and match to enhance replayability.
  • QUICK TURNS: Scythe uses a streamlined action-selection mechanism (no rounds or phases) to keep gameplay moving at a brisk pace and reduce downtime between turns.
  • LOW LUCK AND RANDOMNESS: Scythe gives players almost complete control over their fate. Other than each player’s individual hidden objective card, the only elements of luck are “encounter” cards that players will draw as they interact with the citizens of newly explored lands.
  • OVERVIEW: 1-5 Players, 115 mins, Ages 14+
  • SOLO PLAY: Features an Automa to play against in a single player game for a fun solitaire experience.

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It is a time of unrest in 1920S Europa. The ashes from the first great war still darken the snow. The capitalistic city-state known simply as "the factory," which fueled the war with heavily armored Mechs, has closed its doors, drawing the attention of several nearby countries. Scythe is a board game set in an alternate-history 1920S period. It is a time of farming and war, broken hearts and rusted gears, innovation and Valor. In scythe, each player represents a fallen leader attempting to restore their honor and lead their faction to power in Eastern Europa. Players conquer territory, enlist new recruits, reap resources, gain villagers, build structures, and activate monstrous Mech.


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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    5,155 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the design of the board game enjoyable and exhilarating. They also appreciate the high quality of every piece and the world-class production. They mention the game has lots of replay value and variety. Customers also appreciate that it's worth the money. Opinions are mixed on difficulty level and speed.

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    367 customers mention363 positive4 negative

    Customers find the design of the board game to be enjoyable, amazing, and deep. They say the game requires planning the best actions and moves to make it exciting for more players. They also say the theme makes the game beautiful to stare at and makes for an extra rewarding experience. Customers also mention that the game is fun with a group and has both short term and long term strategies.

    "...Scythe is a massively wonderful game of strategy that I would absolutely suggest to any board game enthusiast looking to play one of the greatest..." Read more

    "...This game is best for serious board game players but definitely accessible for people who are more casual. So give it a try and play on." Read more

    "...The artwork is absolutely beautiful, but there needs to be clearer game icons and navigation...." Read more

    "...The upgrade/build/recruit options are fun and new to me. Almost like they took an RTS PC game and translated it to the board...." Read more

    63 customers mention54 positive9 negative

    Customers like the quality of the board game. They say it's a world-class production, well-made, and in pristine condition. The pieces are pretty well done and the playmats are durable. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and durability of the product.

    "...cardboard, unlike whole pieces, this makes them feel heavier and longer-lasting. Most of your bits and bobs fit into these mats...." Read more

    "...The board game pieces are very good quality and the gameplay is just unreal and exhilarating!..." Read more

    "...designed to simulate a human opponent for solo play - is a world-class production...." Read more

    "...The component quality is top shelf as all Stonemeir games are. The game also has a solo player mode that is a lot of fun...." Read more

    50 customers mention41 positive9 negative

    Customers like the value of the board game. They mention that it's totally worth the money, a great economic game, and one of the better values as far as quality is concerned. The realistic pieces are worth the extra cost, and it'll be a good purchase for any gamer.

    "...The game is not cheap, and yet it is a good value for the quality, fun and reward the game provides...." Read more

    "...Takes some time to learn, but it is so worth it. Give this game a couple of rounds and you will be hooked." Read more

    "...This game is totally worth the $$$ we spent on it and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys strategy board games that don't use the luck of dice to..." Read more

    "...Played 1-5 players but has extra player expansions. Well worth the price. Makes a good gift for the board game players in your life!" Read more

    49 customers mention49 positive0 negative

    Customers find the randomization of the board game to be easy to learn and priceless. They also say the game boasts brilliant in-game mechanics that make things seem to flow freely. Customers also mention that the game is very extensive and includes quality pieces. They say it's great for a decently long strategy game, but short enough to not drag on all night.

    "...Components are good, board is big. Art is pretty.The replay value is strong.The gameplay is quick once you've done a practice round...." Read more

    "Explore, engage, exciting. This is a humble little game with good mechanics that aren't too heavy" Read more

    "...Pros:Insane replay abilityOnce you pick it up, it’s easy to retainSUPER fun95% StrategyCompetitive..." Read more

    "...Its moves are intuitive, and its actions never feel random nor arbitrary...." Read more

    42 customers mention33 positive9 negative

    Customers like the variety of the board game. They mention that it's an intense, unique, and well-conceived game with nuanced and quick combat. They also appreciate the many ways to win and the fact that combat is more of a tool used only when necessary. Overall, customers find the game fun and love the strategy.

    "...In this way, combat is more of a tool used only when you really need to instead of an end-all solution...." Read more

    "...Which wasn’t surprising. But honestly it was super fun and we all loved the strategy. Eventually you get into a flow and the game makes sense...." Read more

    "...a lot of different game parts of other games combined into one very strategic game...." Read more

    "...Scythe is not an easy game to pick up and play. It's very easy to play the game incorrectly and sometimes the cards or rules are just vague...." Read more

    30 customers mention27 positive3 negative

    Customers find the variety of play in the board game to be great. They say the game has lots of different options, and adapts to different play styles. They also say each game is different, with endless amounts of possibilities. Customers also mention that the game is complex with good mechanics and plenty of options and strategies. Overall, they find the game fun and dynamic.

    "...There are tons of choices to make in the game...." Read more

    "...high, as well, due to Scythe's rich assortment of "factions" and unpredictability. I can imagine nearly infinite ways a game could unfold...." Read more

    "...Beautiful design! Many pieces! The game is fun to play. Very detailed & players have to keep track of several goals as they play...." Read more

    "...enough to create replayability in that fashion and there are a variety of game boards to place all of your tokens that change up the way you play as..." Read more

    223 customers mention141 positive82 negative

    Customers are mixed about the difficulty level of the board game. Some mention that the instructions and rules are dense, but never felt overwhelming. They say the game is complex, but not so much that they would say anyone wanting. However, others say that it took a bit to learn, and it's hard to learn all the rules at once. They also mention that it'd be difficult to pick up and play.

    "...Again, it's complex, but not so much that I would say anyone wanting to learn the game, wouldn't be able to, regardless of their prior knowledge of..." Read more

    "...I was surprised to find a very engaging game with an efficient rule set.The system is what makes it work...." Read more

    "...Scythe is not an easy game to pick up and play. It's very easy to play the game incorrectly and sometimes the cards or rules are just vague...." Read more

    "...Each action produces multiple results and keeps you making important decisions.There are tons of choices to make in the game...." Read more

    46 customers mention28 positive18 negative

    Customers are mixed about the speed of the game. Some mention that the gameplay is fast, smooth, and the turns move quickly. However, others say that the first game takes a long time and it's hard to learn all the rules at once. They also mention that games can be a bit long especially while learning, and that it has a tendency to end quickly and unexpectedly.

    "...The games are long enough that you don't feel cheated out of an epic board game experience, but short enough that the ADD in your friends doesn't..." Read more

    "...The first game takes a long time and it’s hard to learn all the rules at once but don’t give up because after that it’s a breeze...." Read more

    "...design, is that once you get the general flow of the game, it can play pretty quickly. It took 3 of us 1 hr and 40 minutes the first time we played...." Read more

    "...Art is pretty.The replay value is strong.The gameplay is quick once you've done a practice round...." Read more

    Fun game!
    5 Stars
    Fun game!
    If you like CATAN, you will love this game. Learning how to play takes time, but once you understand how to play, you will love it. I played with one of my friends who had never played CATAN, and he loved the game. I can't wait to get the extension for this game!
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    Rodrigo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 22, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente juego, pero…
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    Lo compré con mi exnovia hace unos años. Me encantó, es un gran juego para los amantes de la estrategia y las mecánicas más complejas de lo convencional. Toma tiempo aprender, pero vale la pena. Además, la calidad de todas las piezas, cartas y tablero es increíble.

    Ya no lo tengo, mi exnovia se lo quedó. Extraño más este juego que los recuerdos con ella.

    EDIT: ¡POR FIN LO COMPRÉ DE NUEVO! IGUAL DE HERMOSO COMO LO RECORDABA.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great game and lots of fun
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    Reviewed in Spain on December 27, 2023
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