Cover art for Raiders of Scythia

Raiders of Scythia

2020 · BGG
Avg rating
7.73
Bayes rating
7.09
Weight
2.75 (Medium)
Players
1-4
Playtime
1 hr 20 min
Ratings count
6,027

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Description

Many centuries ago, the Greek, Persian and Assyrian empires controlled vast amounts of land and riches. Yet, despite their fortifications and imposing armies, rumours began spreading of a formidable foe in the lands above the Black Sea. They came on horseback. Fierce warriors, both male and female. Skilled with the sword, axe and bow. But they weren’t mindless savages. Their artisans were renowned for their ability to craft detailed trinkets of gold. They fashioned leather armour and improvised the recurve bow. They trained eagles for hunting and war. Some even believe they inspired the Greek tales of the Amazons. But they were more than legend or fable. They were the Raiders of Scythia.

The aim of Raiders of Scythia is to be the player with the most Victory Points (VP) at the game’s end. VP are gained by raiding Settlements, taking Plunder and completing Quests. Players will need to assemble a Crew, train Animals and gather Provisions. The game ends when there is only 2 unraided Settlements or 2 Quests remaining on the Main Board.

—description from the publisher



Mechanics

Contracts Dice Rolling Hand Management Open Drafting Solo / Solitaire Game Variable Player Powers Worker Placement Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

Themes

Ancient

Publishers

CMON Global Limited Fever Games Garphill Games Korea Boardgames Lavka Games Lord of Boards MEEPLE Mosaico Jogos Pixie Games Portal Games Primigenio Reflexshop Renegade Game Studios Schwerkraft-Verlag TLAMA games White Goblin Games YOKA Games

Designers

Shem Phillips