Scythe

Name: Scythe
Brand: Stonemaier Games
SKU: 653341025005
Price: 2235 ZAR
Availability: InStock

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Positive "Scythe is widely praised as a masterpiece of modern board gaming, celebrated for its deep strategy, beautiful components, and innovative mechanics, though its complexity may challenge casual players."

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The Story

Scythe is an award-winning engine-building board game set in an alternate-history 1920s Europa, where players lead one of five unique factions competing for territory, resources, and influence around the mysterious Factory. With streamlined action selection, asymmetric starting positions, and minimal luck elements, it offers deep strategic gameplay where every decision builds momentum toward victory. The game combines farming, resource management, mech activation, and territory control in a beautifully crafted package with high-quality components.

add_circle The Upside

check Deep strategic gameplay with high replay value due to asymmetric factions
check Beautiful artwork and high-quality components enhance the gaming experience
check Well-balanced mechanics with minimal luck, appealing to strategy-focused players

remove_circle The Downside

close Steep learning curve may be intimidating for casual or new board gamers
close Longer play time (90-115 minutes) requires dedicated gaming sessions
close Can feel overwhelming initially due to multiple interlocking systems

Specifications & features

Key features

check_circle Alternate-history 1920s Europa setting with 5 asymmetric factions
check_circle Engine-building mechanics with resource management and territory control
check_circle Streamlined action-selection system with minimal downtime between turns
check_circle High-quality components including dual-layered player mats and custom wooden tokens
check_circle Minimal luck elements with combat driven by player choices rather than randomness