In Scythe players take on the roll of one of several countries vying for control in post Great War 1920s Europa, an alternate version of 1920s Europe. Over the course of the game players can upgrade their individual actions, construct buildings to strengthen their positions on the map, enlist recruits to control the map and gain resources, and activate mechs to fight other players and defend their territory.
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Pros
Pro Unique factions with different abilities keep the game fresh
Each of the factions in Scythe has a different player board with different action costs and player abilities, leading the players to have entirely different strategies and approaches to the game and keeping the gameplay interesting.
Pro Gorgeous artwork
The art of Jakub Rozalski fantastically blends elements of 1920s agrarian scenes with huge and imposing mechs as well as scenes of war that help bring this game to life.
Pro Top-notch components
Scythe has easily some of the best components of any boardgame ever produced. Whether it's the dual layer player boards that firmly hold pieces in place, the chunky wooden bits, or the large plastic mechs; Stonemaier games absolutely went above and beyond with the components for Scythe.
Cons
Con The unique mechanisms can be difficult to explain
Some of the gameplay elements of Scythe are totally unique and innovative, unfortunately this can make it difficult to teach to new players.