Scythe

Scythe is a competitive strategy game set in an alternate-history 1920s Eastern Europe. Players control factions vying for dominance through farming, trading, combat, and giant mechs. Designed by Jamey Stegmaier and published by Stonemaier Games, Scythe blends resource management, area control, and asymmetric faction powers into one of the most celebrated strategy games of the past decade.

Players: 1–5 (up to 7 with expansions)

Play Time: 90–120 minutes

Complexity: Heavy

Rules Clarifications

Combat, the Factory, and the rules that trip people up.

Rules

Scythe Combat Rules Explained: How Fighting Actually Works

Combat in Scythe is rare, decisive, and punishing. Here's the full system.

Rules

How Does the Factory Work in Scythe?

Factory cards, the 5th action, and why the center of the board matters so much.

Strategy

Faction rankings and competitive strategies.

Strategy

Scythe Faction Tier List: Which Faction Is Best? (2026 Update)

All 5 base factions ranked — plus Constantinople, the new faction from Duel of Meloch.

New — July 2026

Scythe: Duel of Meloch

Stonemaier's 45-minute two-player duel — Scythe against Expeditions. It also contains Constantinople, the first new Scythe faction in years, and Adventurous, the eighth player mat. Both drop straight into your normal games.

🗡️Duel of Meloch guides & insert

Scythe Accessories

Premium 3D-printed upgrades for Scythe.

Tokens

Scythe Resource Tokens

3D-printed upgrade token set for Scythe. Replace the standard components with tactile, detailed resource pieces.

$14.89 $16.54 10% OFF

Tokens

Scythe Encounter Tokens

3D-printed encounter tokens that make exploring Scythe's map feel like the event it is. A small swap with big table presence.

$6.51 $7.23 10% OFF