Scythe: A Buyer's Guide

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Wondering what the deal is with Scythe? We've got you covered! In this video we cover what Scythe is, what content is available and what you need to know before buying.

In brief, Scythe is an engine-building game set in an alternate-history 1920s period. In Scythe, each player represents a character from one of five factions of Eastern Europe who are attempting to earn their fortune and claim their faction's stake in the land around the mysterious Factory. Players conquer territory, enlist new recruits, reap resources, gain villagers, build structures, and activate monstrous mechs. It's currently ranked in the top 20 on the BGG top 100 games list!

0:00 - Intro
0:54 - What is Scythe?
1:55 - How Does it Play?
4:18 - What Do You Need to Know?
6:24 - What Content is Available?
9:25 - What Do We Think?

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[Sia]

Thank you for the review. Your comments on expansions were really helpful.

[geertdijkstra]

Great review! I loved your thoughts about the expansions, you did a good job weighing your words. I really appreciate when reviewers don't just put a label "Bad!" or "Amazing!" on it but also explain their thoughts well. The enormous amount of available content was holding me back buying this game, but you made me confident I should rather buy the base game first. :)

[kiralred_k]

I've just discovered Scythe so I'm very new to what is a well loved and well established game universe. Thank you for your video guide- it'll help me learn where to go as I play Scythe.

[cutthratjake]

Scythe is fantastic and is the favourite game of myself and my wife as well.

I love the Invaders factions. They play very different to the others, but they are powerful. We've played almost 200 games of Scythe & Albion has been the third most successful faction in our games.

The expansion we can do without is the Wind Gambit. The Airships are fun, but we hate the resolution tiles. Adding them to the base game is like dousing a souffle in chilli sauce.

[hildormuthafo]

Great comprehensive review and thanks for the honest insights on the expansions.

[lhorbrum]

Great video. My issue is i've sort of developed a board game addiction! And Scythe is next on my buy list. The other issue i have, is that i've yet to play any board game i own, as my wife, and friends have zero interest, and my daughter being 8, is perhaps too young! So in conclusion; Scythe for storage for when she comes of age; or i find new friends! and the "My Little Scythe" board game for now, so that my daughter and i can play. In the circles i run, if you're not holding some kind of controller, they're not interested lol.

Thanks!

[hildormuthafo]

Great vid, the insights into the expansions was super helpful.

[peacenite]

I Just bought my Scythe Board Game for my first time HEAVY GAMES and thank you for your video I think I will Buy expansion Rise Of Fenris for the Campaign stuff...

[jealvarez]

The METAL coins and realistic resources are game changer they are extremely high quality

[EvrydayErik]

Very helpful and well done video! Cheers!

[lhuddyness]

Great review and all the extra info about the expansions is appreciated. I have the core game and did wonder about the expansions - you summed them up well for me, thank you. Have a subscription and all the best with the channel 👍

[kirksellman]

My favorite game. I have all the expansions and collected them into the Legendary Box.

[tgwatkins]

Super helpful review! I just got the game, which I’ve put off from the start since I wasn’t sure my gamer group would dig it (thinking it was heavier combat). Any reccos on any additional game components they offer on the official site? Metal mechs, money, maps etc?

[jrhawk]

I own everything for the game except for the metal mechs and almost always only use the base game, IFA, the upgraded coins/resources and board expansion. I am still glad I got everything, but if your trying to save money that is what I use 99% of the time.

[foyzo]

What is your favourite player count for Scythe? How do you find it at 2 players?

[TheFleahost]

I recommend the app too. Great for randomization and scoring.

[greghinzmann]

Scythe was also my first big modern board game and still my favorite as well. I’m curious if you played Rise of Fenris at 2 and if you would recommended it that way?

[carlosnavarrete]

Hello ! Is there any recommendation for a game like this, but a little more combat oriented ?

Great channel !