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title: "Scythe"
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# 90-115 min immersive gameplay 1-5 players strategic depth Asymmetrical engine-building mechanics Scythe

**Brand:** stonemaier games
**Price:** £83.45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚔️ Forge your legacy in the 1920s battlefield—where strategy meets style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Scythe by stonemaier games
- **How much does it cost?** £83.45 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Master Your Fate with Every Move:** Streamlined action-selection keeps the pace brisk and engaging, eliminating downtime and maximizing strategic decisions.
- • **Innovate and Expand Your Influence:** Upgrade actions, enlist recruits, and deploy powerful mechs to dominate the map and outsmart your rivals.
- • **Sharpen Strategic Thinking & Planning:** Perfect for professionals seeking a challenging, rewarding game that strengthens cognitive skills and leadership instincts.
- • **Build an Empire in Alternate 1920s Europa:** Command unique factions with specialized starting positions, each offering distinct tactical advantages and playstyles.
- • **Rich Components for an Immersive Experience:** Includes detailed plastic miniatures, wooden tokens, and multiple player mats that bring the world of Scythe to life.

## Overview

Scythe is a critically acclaimed engine-building board game set in an alternate-history 1920s Europa. Designed for 1-5 players aged 14+, it offers 90-115 minutes of deep strategic gameplay featuring asymmetrical factions, resource management, and tactical combat. With premium components including plastic miniatures and wooden tokens, Scythe delivers an immersive experience that hones strategic thinking and leadership skills.

## Description

From the manufacturer Scythe In Scythe, each player represents a character from one of five factions of Eastern Europe who are attempting to earn their fortune and claim their faction's stake in the land around the mysterious Factory. Players conquer territory, enlist new recruits, reap resources, gain villagers, build structures, and activate monstrous mechs. Designed by Jamey Stegmaier, world building and art by Jakub Rozalski By Stonemaier Games 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 fuelled the war with heavily armoured mechs, has closed its doors, drawing the attention of several nearby countries. Scythe is an engine-building game set in an alternate-history 1920s period. It is a time of farming and war, broken hearts and rusted gears, innovation and valour. Gameplay Scythe uses a streamlined action-selection mechanism to keep gameplay moving at a brisk pace and reduce downtime between turns. While there is plenty of direct conflict for players who seek it, there is no player elimination. Build and Customise These engine-building aspects create a sense of momentum and progress throughout the game. The order in which players improve their engine adds to the unique feel of each game, even when playing one faction multiple times. Each player begins the game with different resources (power, coins, combat acumen, and popularity), a different starting location, and a hidden goal. Includes highly detailed miniatures of the unique factions, characters and mechs Every part of Scythe has an aspect of engine-building to it. Players can upgrade actions to become more efficient, build structures that improve their position on the map, enlist new recruits to enhance character abilities, activate Mechs to deter opponents from invading, and expand their borders to reap greater types and quantities of resources. Starting positions are specially calibrated to contribute to each faction’s uniqueness and the asymmetrical nature of the game. Choose your Path Scythe gives players almost complete control over their fate. The only elements of luck or variability are 'encounter' cards which provide the player with several options, to mitigate the luck of the draw through their selection.

Review: An enjoyable and stimulating game for intermediate to advanced board-gamers - 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.
Review: Amazing Game! - 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.

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision
- Warning:Only for domestic use
- Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult
- Scythe is a competitive board game set in an alternate-history, in the 1920s period.
- Scythe gives players almost complete control over their fate.
- A streamlined action-selection mechanism keeps gameplay moving at a brisk pace to reduce downtime between turns.
- Set in a time of farming and war, broken hearts and rusted gears, innovation and valor.
- With characters from five factions converging onto a small but highly desired swath of land, who will gain fame and fortune by establishing their empire as the leader of Eastern Europa?

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Age Range Description | 14+ |
| Asin | B01IPUGYK6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 23,627 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) 517 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Stonemaier Games |
| Colour | One Colour |
| Container Type | Box |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,265) 4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Educational Objective | Strengthen strategic thinking and planning skills |
| Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00653341025005 |
| Grenre | Boardgames |
| Included Components | 1 box - 2 rulebooks (multiplayer and solo) - 1 quick reference guide - 5 player mats - 5 faction mats - 1 game board (624x818mm) - 80 wooden resource tokens - 80 coins tokens - 12 multiplier tokens - 12 encounter tokens - 6 structure bonus tiles - 42 combat cards - 23 objective cards - 28 encounter cards - 12 factory cards - 2 power dials - 5 riverwalk cards - 5 quick-start cards - 5 wooden action tokens - 5 wooden popularity tokens - 5 wooden power tokens - 36 wooden star tokens - 20 wooden structure tokens - 20 wooden recruit tokens - 20 plastic mech miniatures - 5 plastic character miniatures - 48 wooden workers - 36 wooden technology cubes |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 30 x 10.2 x 37 centimetres |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 37L x 30W centimetres |
| Item Part Number | STM600 |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Item Weight | 7.25 Pounds |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Stonemaier Games |
| Manufacturer Part Number | STM600 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | See manufacturer |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 1200 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 168 |
| Model Name | Scythe |
| Model Number | STM600 |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Number Of Players | 5 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Style | Scythe - Board Game |
| Set Name | Scythe |
| Size | 14.57 inches |
| Subject Character | Scythe |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Science Fiction & History |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Upc | 791109147986 653341025005 |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** 14+
- **Brand:** Stonemaier Games
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Number of players:** 5
- **Theme:** Science Fiction & History

## Images

![Scythe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YQKD6fojL.jpg)
![Scythe - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718J3CexrNL.jpg)
![Scythe - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gpoCG2JYL.jpg)
![Scythe - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JFG3s552L.jpg)
![Scythe - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615rok-locL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How is solo play?**
A: I won't go as far as saying you should buy this game just for solo play with the "Automa" system, but it is definitely a perk to have. It provides a cool way to learn the game and with all the variants available by the publisher online it adds variety for those who can't get a group over for a game night but still want some board games.  I haven't tried all the way up to 4 Automas at once but can confirm that it is challenging and adds to an already great game. For me a big part of board games are the friends you play with so excluding the social part lacking Scythe's solo play, or Automa as they call it, is the most in depth and worth while solo variant I have spent time with.  (I've only owned two games with such variants and seriously spent time with one of them)

**Q: Is solo play played on the computer (after purchasing the tangible game)?**
A: Soon played on the game board itself. The game comes.with rules that alllow you to play solo.

**Q: Does this item contain any Kickstarter items?**
A: No, this is the standard retail edition of Scythe.

**Q: Is this game fun with 2 players?**
A: That's the beauty of this game: it works at any player number. The strategies you use may change, but fun remains.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An enjoyable and stimulating game for intermediate to advanced board-gamers
*by B***T on 17 February 2018*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Game!
*by H***L on 21 February 2021*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This game draws you in, eventually.
*by L***N on 24 February 2019*

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.

## Frequently Bought Together

- 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 Mins, Ages 14+
- Stonemaier Games: Scythe: Invaders from Afar Expansion | Add 2 New Factions to Scythe (Base Game) | Increase Scythe Player Count to 7 | 1-7 Players, 140 Mins, Ages 14+
- Stonemaier Games: Metal Coins (Scythe and Expeditions) | Metal Coins to Enhance Your Gameplay | 80 Coins with Unique Colors and Sides for Each Denomination - Values Include 1, 3, 5,10, and 20

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