BGG rank #19 · 2016

Scythe

Scythe (2016) is #19 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 1–5 players, 90–115 min, ages 14+. Designed by Jamey Stegmaier.

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Year: 2016
Players: 1–5
Play time: 90–115 min
Age: 14+

About the game

It is a time of unrest in 1920s Europa.

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Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Card Play Conflict Resolution Contracts End Game Bonuses Force Commitment Grid Movement Hexagon Grid King of the Hill Movement Points Narrative Choice / Paragraph Solo / Solitaire Game Take That Tech Trees / Tech Tracks Variable Player Powers Variable Set-up Victory Points as a Resource Zone of Control

Designers

Jamey Stegmaier

Artists

Jakub Rozalski

Publishers

Stonemaier Games, Albi, Angry Lion Games, Arclight Games, CrowD Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Feuerland Spiele, Fire on Board Jogos, Galápagos Jogos, Geekach Games, Ghenos Games, Korea Boardgames, Grok Games, Maldito Games, Matagot, Morning, PHALANX, Planeta Igor, Playfun Games, Surfin' Meeple China

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