Stonemaier Games
Scythe Board Game
Scythe Board Game
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Product overview
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.
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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.