How many players is Scythe?

Scythe plays with 1–5 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Scythe take to play?

A game of Scythe takes 90–115 min, at medium complexity (3.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Scythe rates 8.2/10 from 60,377 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / fighting game built around area majority / influence, card play conflict resolution, force commitment.

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Scythe (2016)

1–5 players · 90–115 min · age 14+ · ★ 8.2 on BGG

Players: 1–5
Play time: 90–115 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 8.2/10

Best for 1–5 players aged 14+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 90–115 min.

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About Scythe

Five factions vie for dominance in a war-torn, mech-filled, dieselpunk 1920s Europe.

Economic Fighting Miniatures Science Fiction Territory Building

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Force Commitment, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, King of the Hill · Designer: Jamey Stegmaier

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Scythe FAQ

How many players is Scythe?: Scythe plays with 1–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Scythe take to play?: A game of Scythe takes 90–115 min, at medium complexity (3.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Scythe any good?: Scythe rates 8.2/10 from 60,377 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / fighting game built around area majority / influence, card play conflict resolution, force commitment.