Scythe (2016)

Scythe is a meaty and satisfying game that will appeal to gamers of all stripes. Every time I play this game, whether I win or lose, I am left excited and wanting to play again.

Scythe has been the best experience of any game I have played in 2016 so far. Well designed, awesome production, tight finishes, and I love the reward system.

Scythe may not be the best board game of all time, but it’s definitely the best of 2016. From its beautiful, evocative artwork, to a combination of euro and combat-based mechanics that will draw in players from both camps, this behemoth from Stonemaier Games will be around for a long time to come.

All in all, Scythe’s ability to drag me into its theme and core mechanisms has seen it become my favourite game I’ve ever played. I enjoy the engine building, intimidation before the war, and the sheer amount of choices available to players.

There are plenty of games where the theme and mechanics have a wonderfully symbiotic relationship, and I’d rank Scythe right up there near the top.

Scythe is an incredibly well-designed game that will give you a great experience if you meet it where it stands. It’s earned my Golden Shield Award.

This is one of the best expansions I have ever played. It makes Scythe, a game I love, better in ways you cannot really imagine.

But if you want a deep, puzzly, interactive—and overall, very fun—Euro-style board game that plays in about two hours, Scythe should absolutely be on your shelf. It’s early in the year as far as board game releases go, but Scythe is the best new game I’ve played in 2016.

Scythe is a masterpiece in my opinion, and a game that I would happily play, any time, anywhere. It offers a unique blend of cold war tension and engine building bliss.

If you’re looking for a medium-heavy Euro with a solid solo mode (by Automa Factory), oodles of replayability, and one that’s absolutely dripping with theme, you really can’t do any better than Scythe. It’s a modern masterpiece, and one that everyone should own and play.

Go back Scythe right now. You won’t regret it. Scythe is a fantastic game and I was really bummed out when I had to pack it up and send it on to the next reviewer.

I want to play Scythe until I’ve worn out all its moving parts, but it might just be too fine a game to stop even then.