scythe board game review

Alright, let’s talk about this Scythe board game, you know, the one with the big robots and farming and stuff. I ain’t no fancy reviewer, mind you, just telling it like it is, the way I see it. This game, it ain’t no walk in the park, but it ain’t rocket science neither. First time I saw them rules, I thought, “Holy moly, that’s a lot of stuff to do!” But you know what? It ain’t as bad as it looks.

You gotta have a plan, though. Can’t just go around doin’ whatever. It’s like plantin’ a garden; you gotta decide what you’re gonna grow and how you’re gonna tend to it. Same with this Scythe game. You gotta pick what you wanna focus on – maybe you wanna be a farmer, gettin’ all them resources. Or maybe you wanna be a fighter, stompin’ around with them big ol’ robots. It’s up to you, but ya gotta have a plan.

• Resources and Building: You got your wood, your food, your metal, your oil, and your workers. Gotta get them all lined up if you wanna build stuff and make your engine run good. It’s like bakin’ a pie, gotta have all the ingredients before you can get started.
• Actions and Choices: Every turn, you get to pick different actions, like movin’ around, producin’ stuff, buildin’ things, or even fightin’. But you can’t do everything at once, so you gotta choose smart. It’s like choosin’ what chores to do first on the farm; can’t milk the cow and feed the chickens at the same exact time, can ya?
• Fighting and Area Control: Now, about that fightin’. It ain’t the main thing in this game, but it’s there. And it can be important, especially if you’re tryin’ to control certain areas on the board. But it ain’t just about who’s got the biggest robot; you gotta think about it, plan it out, or you’ll get yourself into trouble.

Some folks say it ain’t the best game for just two people. They say there’s better games for that. Maybe so, I wouldn’t know. But I played it with my grandson, just the two of us, and we had a good time. You just gotta make sure the two sides are kinda even, you know? Like, don’t have one person playin’ the super strong guys and the other person playin’ the weaklings. That ain’t fair, and it ain’t no fun.

They got these special rules for two players, too, which is nice. Makes it a bit more balanced, I reckon. And they even got somethin’ called Automa, so you can play by yourself or add extra players even if you ain’t got enough people. That’s mighty clever, if you ask me.

The game itself, it’s pretty. Got all these nice little pieces and the board is all colorful. Reminds me of them fancy quilts my sister used to make. But it ain’t just about looks, you know? This game, it makes you think. You gotta manage your resources, plan your actions, and keep an eye on what everyone else is doin’. It’s got that engine buildin’ stuff, where you start small but get bigger and stronger as you go along. And the fightin’, it ain’t just about rollin’ dice and seein’ who wins. You gotta think about it, make choices, take risks. It’s all connected, you see? Every little thing you do affects somethin’ else.

Now, I ain’t sayin’ this game is perfect. Nothin’ is, right? And some folks might not like it. Maybe they think it’s too complicated, or maybe they don’t like the whole farming and fighting thing. But me? I like it. It’s a good game, a thinkin’ game. And it’s fun. That’s the most important thing, ain’t it? If you ain’t havin’ fun, then what’s the point?

So, if you’re lookin’ for a game that’s a bit different, somethin’ that’ll make you use your brain, then maybe you should give Scythe a try. Just remember what I said: have a plan, don’t be afraid to fight a little, and most importantly, have fun. And don’t go gettin’ all flustered if you don’t understand everything right away. Just take it slow, and you’ll figure it out. It’s like learnin’ to drive a tractor; seems scary at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy as pie.

And that’s all I gotta say about that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go check on my chickens.