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Our Verdict
If you're a Scythe fan looking to spice up your games, this expansion is a fantastic addition for those seeking more variety and strategic challenges.
Highlights
- Infinite replayability
- Dynamic setup
- Varied maps
- Renewed strategy
- Enhanced solo experience
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Adds complexity
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Get ready for a twist in your beloved Scythe! The Scythe: Modular Board expansion is here to shake things up and ensure no two games are ever the same. Forget the fixed map; now, the landscape of Eastern Europa transforms with every play, thanks to a double-sided game board and four gigantic, double-sided landscape tiles. That's right, with each setup, you'll have a new puzzle to solve, as faction home bases and structure bonuses shift locations. This expansion not only adds a drafting element to game setup, making the experience even more strategic from the very first minute, but also offers a variant for a tighter map. Perfect for when you have fewer players and want that contested territory feel. With it, Scythe gains an extra layer of replayability, challenging even veterans to adapt to new configurations and strategies. If you've already mastered the base game and are looking for a fresh breath of life, Scythe: Modular Board is the upgrade you've been missing to keep your battles for control of the Factory always fresh and exciting. Components include a robust double-sided board, four seven-hex landscape tiles, eight faction home base tiles, and eight structure bonus tiles, plus a comprehensive rulebook with Automa rules for your solo adventures.
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Publisher
Stonemaier Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Grok Games, sternenschimmermeer
Designer
Jamey Stegmaier
Artist
Jakub Rozalski
What does Scythe: Modular Board add to the base game?
It introduces a double-sided board and modular landscape tiles, allowing you to create different map configurations each game, changing the position of faction home bases and structure bonuses.
Do I need the Scythe base game to play this expansion?
Yes, Scythe: Modular Board is an expansion and requires the Scythe base game to be played. It does not function as a standalone game.
Does this expansion affect player count or game time?
It maintains the player count (1-5) and game time (90-115 min) of the base Scythe. However, it offers a tighter map variant for lower player counts, which can intensify interaction.
What are the main benefits of having a modular board?
The main benefit is extremely high replayability. Each game becomes unique, requiring you to adapt your strategies to a new map layout, which keeps the game fresh and challenging for much longer.
Are the components of good quality?
Yes, Stonemaier Games is known for the quality of its components. The expansion includes a robust double-sided board and large, double-sided landscape tiles, maintaining the excellent standard of the base game.
Are there any complex new rules I need to learn?
The core rules of Scythe remain the same. The expansion primarily adds a new setup process and map layout options, which are easy to integrate and explained in the multi-language rulebook, including rules for the solo (Automa) mode.