Goal of the Game

In Scythe: Gambit of the Winds, players take on the roles of faction leaders in an alternative Europe, where airship technology revolutionizes expansion and conflict between empires. The goal is to expand your territory, collect resources, and achieve supremacy through strategy and diplomacy. The game ends when a player places their sixth star on the Triumph Track, or according to the conditions specified by the Resolution Module. The winner is determined by the final score, which takes into account controlled territories, resources, stars, and other factors.

Setup

To prepare the game, follow these steps:

• Position the main board and distribute the components according to the Scythe base game.
• Each player receives the airship corresponding to their faction's color and places it in their base.
• Shuffle the airship aggressive (red) and passive (green) ability pieces separately. Reveal one of each type and place them near the encounter deck. All airships will have these two abilities combined.
• If using the Resolution Module, shuffle the resolution pieces, select one at random, and place it face up near the Triumph Track.

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Gameplay Flow

The game progresses in turns, where each player chooses an action to perform. Actions include moving units, producing resources, negotiating, and combatting. The Automa (if in play) also performs its actions according to specific cards. The game continues until the end-game condition is met, either by placing the sixth star or by the rules of the Resolution Module.

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Actions and How to Play

The main actions available to players include:

• Move: Allows moving units, including airships, which can cross rivers and lakes without restrictions.
• Produce: Generates resources in controlled territories.
• Negotiate: Allows trading resources with other players or with the bank.
• Combat: Initiates a confrontation between units in adjacent territories.

Airships have specific abilities, such as Blitzkrieg, which allows combat between airships, and Toll, which restricts the movement of enemy units. Consult the manual for details regarding this section.

End of Game and Scoring

The game ends when a player places their sixth star on the Triumph Track or according to the conditions specified by the Resolution Module. The final score is calculated based on:

• Controlled territories.
• Collected resources.
• Placed stars.
• Popularity and other factors.

The player with the highest score is declared the winner. Consult the manual for details regarding this section.

Tips for Winning

Here are some tips to improve your chances of victory:

1. Use airship abilities strategically, such as Blitzkrieg for fast combat or Toll to block enemies.
2. Prioritize controlling resource-rich territories to maximize your production.
3. Pay attention to the Resolution Module conditions, as they can drastically change the course of the game.