Scythe Board Game

About this product

Big strategy, bold factions, and a world where farming, mechs, and ambition collide.

A richly layered strategy board game that blends engine-building, territory control, and asymmetric play into a deeply satisfying table experience.

Lead your faction, grow your power, and outmaneuver your rivals in a heavyweight strategy game set in an alternate-history 1920s Europa.

Why you’ll love it

• Deep strategy with strong momentum – every upgrade, structure, mech, and recruit helps your engine become more powerful as the game unfolds.
• Distinct faction play – asymmetric factions give each player a unique feel and fresh strategic path.
• Big table presence – the world, artwork, mechs, and map make this feel like a proper event game.
• Plenty of tension without player elimination – there is conflict and pressure, but nobody gets knocked out early.
• Smooth turn flow – the streamlined action-selection system keeps turns moving without round-by-round drag.
• Rewarding long-term planning – ideal for players who enjoy building an efficient engine and choosing the right timing for expansion.
• Highly replayable – different factions, action boards, and development paths keep games feeling varied.

Quick Details

• Players: 1–5
• Recommended age: 14+
• Play time: about 115 minutes
• Setup time: about 10 minutes
• Game type: Heavy strategy board game
• Gameplay: Engine-building, asymmetric faction play, territory control, resource management, action selection

Good to Know

• Scythe is a competitive strategy game with strong engine-building at its core.
• It features direct conflict, but there is no player elimination and units are not killed or destroyed.
• Best for players who enjoy longer, more strategic games with meaningful choices and strong replay value.
• A great fit for players who like territory pressure, economic growth, and careful timing.
• This is the base game.
• Expansions available: Yes, Scythe has expansions and add-ons available. Availability may vary, but you can start with Scythe: Modular Board Expansion if you want a fresh map setup and more replay variety.
• Storage accessory available: Scythe Legendary Box is available separately for players who want one larger storage box for the core game, expansions and accessories.

Care & Maintenance

• Pack boards, cards, tokens, and components neatly after play to help keep the set complete and protected.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight to help preserve the box, board, and components.