Scythe
1–5 players • 115 min • ages 14+ • Jamey Stegmeier • 2016
- Designer
- Jamey Stegmeier
- Publisher
- Matagot · CrowD Games · Stonemaier Games
- First published
- 2016
- Players
- 1–5 players
- Playing time
- 115 min
- Age
- 14+
- Genre
- German-style board game
How it plays
Scythe plays 1–5 players, takes about 115 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 14 and up.
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Where it came from
Scythe was designed by Jamey Stegmeier and released in 2016 following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign. Set in an alternate-history 1920s, the game immerses players in the aftermath of the Great War, specifically within a fictionalized version of Eastern Europe known as Europa. Players control one of five factions attempting to restore their honor and secure their fortune by exploring the land, building structures, and managing resources around the mysterious city-state known as The Factory.
The game is renowned for its distinctive visual style, featuring the evocative dieselpunk illustrations of Polish artist Jakub Różalski. His art, which blends pastoral 1920s farming life with towering, retro-futuristic mechs, defined the game’s aesthetic identity and was a primary driver of its initial appeal. Upon its release, Scythe received widespread acclaim for balancing complex strategic gameplay with streamlined mechanics, quickly establishing itself as a staple of modern board gaming.
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About Scythe
Scythe is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–5 players • 115 min • ages 14+ • Jamey Stegmeier • 2016. It's filed under German-style board game. The catalog entry lists feeding mechanic, worker placement and area majority as its mechanics. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Scythe?
Scythe is a board game for 1–5 players, running about 115 minutes, filed under German-style board game. The catalog entry lists feeding mechanic, worker placement and area majority as its mechanics. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Scythe for?
Scythe is built for 1–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Scythe take to play?
A game of Scythe is listed at about 115 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Scythe for?
Scythe lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Scythe?
Scythe was designed by Jamey Stegmeier. It's published by Matagot, CrowD Games and Stonemaier Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2016.
Has Scythe won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Scythe lists Origins Awards, As d'Or Jeu de l'Année Expert, Golden Geek Award for Board Game of the Year and Golden Geek Award for Best Strategy Board Game.
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