Scythe 2016
Designed by Jamey Stegmaier, Morten Monrad Pedersen
What it is
A medium-heavy economic, fighting, science fiction game for 1-5 players (~115 min), built around area majority / influence, card play conflict resolution, contracts.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #26 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Scythe
Scythe is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.5 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 115 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Economic, Fighting and Science Fiction game where the core of play revolves around Area Majority / Influence, Card Play Conflict Resolution and Contracts. A medium-heavy economic, fighting, science fiction game for 1-5 players (~115 min), built around area majority / influence, card play conflict resolution, contracts. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #26 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Scythe
How many players is Scythe?
Scythe plays with 1–5 players.
Can you play Scythe solo?
Yes — Scythe supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 5.
Does Scythe work with 2 players?
Yes — Scythe plays 1–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Scythe take to play?
About 115 minutes per game.
Is Scythe hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.5 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Scythe for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Scythe?
Scythe is an Economic, Fighting, Science Fiction game, built on Area Majority / Influence, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Contracts.
Where to buy Scythe
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