Product Information
Board Game Geek Rating: 8.11. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.28. This game is for 1 to 5 players and was published in 2021. It's the retail edition of the Scythe Board Game by Stonemaier Games, including the core game. Set in an alternate - history 1920s Europa, a time of unrest where the ashes of the first great war darken the snow. The Factory, a capitalistic city - state that fueled the war with mechs, has closed. In Scythe, players represent characters from five Eastern European factions. They aim to earn fortune and claim land around the Factory. Each player starts with different resources, a unique starting location, and a hidden goal, adding to the game's asymmetrical nature. Scythe offers almost full control over your fate. Luck is minimized, with only 'encounter' cards adding a bit of variability. Combat is choice - driven. The game uses a streamlined action - selection system for a fast pace and no player elimination. It's all about engine - building. You can upgrade actions, build structures, enlist recruits, activate mechs, and expand borders. We're excited to offer Scythe: Core for online purchase at TheGameSteward. A portion of your spending will back new Kickstarter games.
How to use: Start by choosing a faction. Each faction has different starting resources, a set starting location, and a hidden goal. Use your resources to conquer territory, enlist recruits, reap resources, gain villagers, build structures, and activate mechs. Draw encounter cards when interacting with new lands and make choices from the options provided. Use the streamlined action - selection mechanism to take your turns. There are no rounds or phases. Just keep building your engine to progress in the game. Notice: Remember that each player has a hidden objective card. Try to figure out your opponents' goals while keeping yours secret. The encounter cards are the main source of luck, but you can mitigate it through your choices. Maintenance advice: Keep the cards in a card protector to prevent wear and tear. Store the game in a dry place to avoid damage to the components like the mechs and map pieces. If you have any questions about the game, how to buy it online at The Game Steward, or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
