# Raiders of Scythia

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: #397
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 60-80 min
- **Weight**: 2.77 / 5
- **Designers**: Shem Phillips
- **Artists**: Sam Phillips
- **Publishers**: Garphill Games, CMON Global Limited, Fever 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
- **Categories**: Ancient
- **Mechanics**: Contracts, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love Eurogames with historical themes and clever placement mechanics. The highlight is the variety of worker types.Diverse worker rolesImmersive historical themeGood balance of luck and strategySolid solo modeInitial learning curveLanguage dependency for someRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imagine yourself as a leader of the Scythians, that legendary people who terrified the great empires of Greece, Persia, and Assyria. Forget the idea that they were just 'barbarians'; here you command skilled warriors (both men and women), gold artisans, and eagle tamers. The goal is simple: accumulate the most Victory Points, and to do that, you'll need a mix of strategy and audacity.

In the game, you aren't just sitting around. You'll need to assemble your crew, train animals, and stockpile provisions to successfully raid settlements and complete challenging quests. The dynamics revolve around worker placement—and here's the twist: not all workers are created equal. You'll have different types of pieces, each with specific functions, requiring careful planning on who to send where and when.

Beyond worker placement, you'll manage your hand and roll dice, adding that perfect blend of risk and reward. The game is a race against time and your opponents, as the session ends once only two unraided settlements or two quests remain on the main board. It's a Eurogame with a strong theme, where efficiency in resource management and the right recruitment choices make the difference between becoming a legendary leader or just another soldier on the battlefield. If you enjoy games with layers of strategy where every decision impacts the endgame, Raiders of Scythia is the way to go.

## FAQ
### Is the game too complex?
It's rated as an 'Expert' game. It's not impossible, but it has several layers of rules and worker types, so the first game requires careful reading of the manual.

### Can I play it solo?
Absolutely! The game has a dedicated solo mode that works great for those wanting to test their strategies.

### How long does a game take?
Usually between 60 and 80 minutes, depending on the group's experience and the number of players.

### Who would you recommend this game to?
To those who enjoy resource management, worker placement, and like less common historical themes.

### Do the dice make the game purely luck-based?
No. Dice add randomness, but hand management and worker placement allow you to mitigate luck through strategy.

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