Scythe

A brilliant game, providing hours of enjoyment for anyone who enjoys strategy and/or resource management games. This game is filled with mechanics which, on there own, are quite simple. However, together they form a complex system, which must be considered carefully to maximise your efficacy on the board. direct player interaction is limited but meaningful, with each encounter playing an important role in the game as a whole. Although the rules may seem labyrinthine to begin with, I found that after one playthrough and a little guidance, most of my friends and family members have been able to work out how to play, and have needed no/little help in subsequent games. The look and feel of the game is excellent, with amazing artwork, miniatures and resources. The cards are all appropriately sized, and the cardboard tokens are robust. The amount of coins in higher denominations seems unnecessarily large for regular gameplay, however if you like to use them to keep track of score at the end then they are very useful. If I had one criticism, it would be that there are too many different game mechanics and one or two could be removed to make a more streamlined game. On the whole, this is an excellent board game, providing a strategic challenge with the minimum (but very enjoyable) amount of randomness.

I already own Wingspan so was super eager to invest in more Stonemaier games, and this was on my wish list for a while. It was an excellent purchase. The artwork is stunning, the board and all the cards are exceptional quality/feel. You are paying for the brand and the quality. It’s not easy to learn- had to watch a couple of YouTube videos along the way as sometimes the instructions were heavy going/hard to visualise or understand what was meant to occur. But after the 2nd play through it suddenly clicked and became more enjoyable rather than a scramble of un-knowingness. The turn structure is similar to wingspan so if you have already played this- it will be easier to pick up and learn. I love the character variations and different abilities and the ways in which you can play the game. Looking forward to purchasing some expansions to add more depth to the game. Also: don’t be overwhelmed by the amount of items/cards/meeples you have to set up the game. It looks a lot but it is easy to pick up and learn what goes where.

First of all, I'm a 58 year old Modeller/Wargamer, in the past playing 20mm WW2, D&D and later Warhammer fantasy when the kids got older (I also had Steve Jackson's original edition of OGRE, long lost during house moves). In the last 10 or so years I have gotten back into gaming, Axis and Allies Naval and Air Miniatures, X-Wing Miniatures. Also Munchkin, which my wife loves! So what made me buy this game? Well, obviously the production is superb, Jakub Rozalski's artwork is stunning. I like the 'alternative' history style of setting for the game, and the fact it had a set of rules for solo play. It is worth looking at 'Lines42' Automa tutorial on YouTube, as well as his tutorial for the game itself. First thing you notice is the box is hefty, full to the brim of quality components. Unwrapping all the card and unpunching all the counters takes a while. The playing Board is good quality and warp free, always a good sign. This game at first seems very complicated, but it's not, just very involved, with a lot of aspects to the play. It takes a while to set up, even in 'Solo mode', but once you pick through the various rules it plays fairly quickly, but it does take time to remember EVERYTHING you have to resolve and be aware of, whilst playing. I won't go into the gameplay because there are a wealth of videos online. I'm just going to say that, once you pick up the movement rules for the 'Automa' player (that is, your game driven opponent) this is a satisfying game, even though I haven't beaten it yet, and that's on the easy setting! Tactics and strategy is the key here, something I have yet to master, but this game will entertain those who only play once in a while and appreciate quality. Buy it.

On first appearance the game may appear quite complicated but this is where YouTube is your best friend! You can watch an hour long tutorial how to play the game and it is very informative and you pick it up well! Definitely good for single player and the cards which the notes the opponent are very unforgiving and make it a challenge! Very enjoyable, the pieces are all wooden and the cards and coins are cardboard, good quality as well so very environmental considerate! Picked it up on sale for about £50 and is well worth it, the attention to detail is great

*Disclaimer: I have only played this once so far* Initial impressions are that this is a great game, we played as 3 people, all keen board gamers and found it really engaging. A bit like Mah Jong the set-up and rules took a while to sort out first time around but once you get started the complex looking set-up is actually nicely intuitive and follows a logical order. The design of the board feels like an amalgamation of Catan, 7 Wonders and Risk; all pretty strong games! The pieces of my (standard) version are plastic but feel substantial enough not to detract from the fact it isn't the metal collectors edition (these more specialist pieces can be bought separately). There are piece for up to 5 players, with 7 factions actually allowed on the board, this will presumably allow for expansion in the future if needed. Each faction has their own special ability, with a randomly assigned second player board giving even more replayability. I feel with more games under our belts we'll really get into the different strategies you can employ to get the most out of the design (and win of course). Overall I'm looking forward to playing this again as it feels like there are so many ways to play and different iterations with the different factions.

This is a really great board game. Ordered it the same night after I played it for the first time. It has quite a few rules that are hard to explain. But you learn about them quickly enough as you play the game. The game presents lots of different ways of achieving objectives which gives a chance to play many different strategies. Only downside I will mention is the digital version of the game is just as good and only costs £20. The board game tends to be about £65 and you get the same. Arguably digital is better as you always have that on computer and can play online. But you cannot use Wind Gambit and Fenris expansion with digital version. So all depends on what gamer wants.

Primarily a gamer's game. A Euro with area control and combat aspects, although the latter is very much Cold War style, where often threatening or detering attack is as important as actually fighting. Other factors such as money, popularity, resources and miscellaneous goals (mainly represented by earning stars) help contribute to victory. When someone earns 6 stars the game is abruptly over, so efficiency, especially with actions, is key. Assymmetric factions, and different player boards make each game a different challenge, although the sides will often NOT be balanced, and players have to deal with that. (Bidding for faction/board combinations with points is a possible solution, or giving new players a stronger/easier combo). Apart from the colourful, eastern european factions themselves, the game has a Steam punk theme, with huge mechs alongside peasant workers, in an alternate timeline, and the possibility of thematic encounters. Reading these out can often contribute to the atmosphere, although with familiarity only the essential effects of the card will probably be included. This can be tricky to know if you will like. Its not really a classic wargame at all, despite the cool looking mechs. Might be worth trying to play online first before buying. I was initially unimpressed, but then I suddenly started to understand the appeal. Perhaps don't judge it for what it isn't, and instead embrace what it is.

Scythe is a complex game, there's no getting around that fact. For those who look at all the pieces with horror, I'd recommend making a friend learn it first. As for those of us who look at the millions of pieces with childish glee, this game is more than worth the pricey cost! Within one game we had pretty much gotten to grips. The rules are laborious to learn to start, but like all board games that clears up in no time. This is by far my favourite board game, because there's so much going on and no luck involved really. The game itself is absolutely beautiful, the artwork is astonishing, the pieces are all high quality. Basically, if you are a board game fan (Solo, 2 player, a group ect) I strongly advise you buy this game.

What a great game. Yes it takes some time to understand it, and even more to master it, and sometimes even more to explain it to someone who wants to play with you, but man is it amazing. Every playthrough is like a new book. Fully emerges you in the world of Scythe. Big win for me is you don't need dice to play. It is turn based. My only wish is that the pieces were more than basic wooden shapes. Would have added a lot of character.

This is an impressive board game. There are a lot of moving parts to win the game, but it is well worth it. I purchased this game for my 12 year for her birthday who loves competition board games. She loves it. The detail and quality of the game is amazing, well made and very well thought out. Highly recommended for advance game players. Only challenge is learning the rules and understanding on your first go... but you get the hang of it once you get started. Love the game so far.

Es un juego profundo en cuanto sus mecánicas, que reduce el componente de aleatoriedad a su mínima expresión, pero que tiene una curva de aprendizaje muy benévola con el jugador. Se aprende a jugar de forma básica muy rápido lo que facilita entrar en partidas largas a los pocos días. Además los dibujos son una maravilla.

Being a person that recently got into the hobby of board games after playing Catan with friends, this game caught my eye immediately. It's a fantastic game, with enough complexity to keep multiple playthroughs competitive and interesting. The character and mech peices are intricate and detailed, and the overall design of the board and cards is beautiful and vibrant. Due to lockdown, we have only played this game among 2 players, but I can't wait to play this with more people, although I may need to get the extension for the board. Even though the learning curve is a bit steep for new players, it is still a game that all board game lovers should have in their collection!

O jogo é maravilhoso de bonito, super bem acabado, veio em perfeito estado!