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Scythe

Scythe

Min number of participants 1
Age 14+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Not required
Min duration 1.5 h
Cost High
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Lead an asymmetric faction in a dieselpunk 1920s Europe — produce resources, recruit mechs, battle rivals, and complete objectives to unlock end-game scoring in this acclaimed engine-building wargame.

The Essentials

Rules

  • Each player leads a unique faction with its own starting resources and abilities.
  • On your turn, use one of four action combinations shown on your player mat: move/produce, trade/produce, bolster/produce, or upgrade/produce.
  • Produce resources on controlled territories, build structures, recruit mechs, and enlist workers to grow your economy.
  • Combat happens when opposing units occupy the same territory — the winner is decided by combined power and played combat cards.
  • The game ends immediately once a player completes their sixth star (from achievements like building all structures, maxing popularity, or winning combats); final scoring then totals coins, territories, resources, and popularity.

Tips

  • Balance economy and combat — focusing only on one leaves you vulnerable.
  • Watch the achievement track: grabbing stars early denies them to opponents.
  • Popularity affects end-game scoring, so don't neglect it while fighting.
  • Use your faction's unique ability and mats to plan a distinct strategy each game.
  • Track opponents' upgrades to anticipate what they're building toward.
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