In an alternative reality, after the First World War, several new states were formed on the territory of Eastern Europe, which continue to be at enmity with each other. The long war gave impetus to scientific thought, which made it possible to create unprecedented weapons, similar to giant robots. With the support of their citizens, the five leaders are ready to start a new round of war and win it.
Scythe stands out primarily for its excellent design by Polish artist Jakub Rozalski. The juicy and detailed illustrations on tablets and maps look like real paintings made in the spirit of socialist realism. Although this realism is somewhat specific - next to peasants on arable land or lumberjacks at the edge of the forest, huge robots are depicted, as if they migrated from the Battletech board. The miniatures of the characters of the factions and robots are also made to the best.
Five factions will fight for military glory and new territories in the game Scythe: the Northern Kingdom, the Saxon Empire, the Republic of Polania, the Crimean Khanate and the Rusvet Union. By choosing one of the factions, players receive all the components corresponding to it. The leader of the faction is placed on the field at the starting position. Each faction and its leader have unique abilities and starting resources.
In the game Sickle there is no division into rounds or phases: players simply take turns and each on his turn performs one / two actions indicated on his personal field. It is in the player fields that the core mechanics of Scythe are focused. The player's field is divided into 4 parts, each of which has an upper action and a lower one. First, the player chooses the desired part of the field, and then announces which action he will perform - top, bottom, or both.
Having paid the required price (coins, resources) to the bank, the player can: move the character or robot around the field map, accumulate military forces (marked on the corresponding track), buy resources (food, wood, metal, oil), produce a resource or a new worker, increase popularity among the population (marked on the corresponding track), build a robot or a building, and more.
If, after moving a robot or character, they find themselves in enemy territory, a battle takes place. Let's say right away that battles in the Scythe game play a very small role. Players secretly spend the accumulated power points (marked on a special dial) and add battle cards with additional power points to them at will. By comparing the values, the players determine the winner.
If, after moving, the character is in the same space as the encounter token, he draws an encounter card and chooses one of the game effects. When a character reaches the center square of the Factory field, he can receive a corresponding card, which will give a new unique action, in addition to those indicated on the player's board.
The aim of the Sickle game is to collect as many coins as possible. In addition to receiving coins during the game, they are awarded for the accumulated resources, controlled cells of the field and tokens of stars, which the player receives for achieving different results during the game, for example, for building all four robots, for obtaining 16 power points, for fulfilling conditions on the map goals, for winning a battle, and so on. Moreover, the stars, resources, and controlled territories will bring more coins, the higher the level of popularity of the faction. After the final scoring, the winner is determined.
It is a global strategy set in an alternate universe, where in the early twentieth century the great powers took control of incredibly advanced technology. Excellent design, original mechanics, as well as deep and dynamic gameplay allowed the board game "Sickle" to win deserved recognition among foreign and Russian-speaking players.
For fans of this game, the "Unicorn" board games store has prepared some tips on the rules and a translation of the official FAQ (answers to frequently asked questions).
1. What should be remembered during the first game?
Follow the steps of each action in sequence (this is especially important for Production). Before performing an action, pay its cost (if any).
Overlapping passages. There is a note in the rules that allows players to start their turn while the previous player is performing the bottom action. This is necessary to speed up the game time.
Please note that it is difficult to raise more than $ 100. If you have more money, then most likely you have missed some important rule.
2. Is it possible to perform actions in the board game "Sickle" more than once a turn?
No. On your turn, you select one section of the player board and must take the top action, the bottom action, both, or neither. But the same action cannot be performed.
3. How does the Mill work?
The principle of its operation is similar to the improved production action. The mill allows you to collect resources from three different territories (or from four if you have already improved Production). In addition, if a territory with a Mill produces a resource, then the Mill itself is considered a worker.
For example, you have one worker each on a mountain, a farm, and a tundra, as well as a mill in a village. If you choose Manufacturing, you can choose two of these territories, including the village in which the Mill will produce one worker. If there was another worker in the village, then two workers could be gathered from this territory.
3. Is it possible to move a fur / character with the "Sailor" or "Dive into the lake" property?
Yes. The ability to walk across rivers is not required for this. In the board game Sickle, rivers are the boundaries between two territories, and lakes are adjacent to them.
4. If any property gives me two points of strength at the beginning of the fight, and then I receive a star (sixteen points of strength in total), the game ends immediately or the fight will take place?
The fight must be over. In the board game "Sickle", there may be a situation where two players have six stars.
5. Since the player starts the game with the lowest value on his board, the player with a very high value may be next to him. Is it fair?
Don't worry, the creators ran it through a lot of tests and balanced every possible launch option. Moreover, the beginning is not critical. However, you can determine the order of the move by the values on the tablets, this will not be reflected in the game.
6. Why is there room for Objective Cards on the board?
This is required for one of the add-ons to the Sickle board game.
7. Why is the field not modular?
There are several reasons for this. Firstly, this is the design - the design of the game is of great importance and we would not want to violate the integrity of the image of the field. In addition, this is still Eastern Europe of the twenties, so the creators of the game needed to keep the map recognizable. The third reason is to maintain an asymmetric balance between factions. In addition, tracks and card slots can be placed on a solid field, which allows for a better organization of the gameplay.
Plus, the board game "Sickle" is quite variable anyway.
Unicorn Board Games Store hopes this quick cheat sheet is helpful for both novice and experienced Serp players.
Play with pleasure!
In an alternative reality, after the First World War, several new states were formed on the territory of Eastern Europe, which continue to be at enmity with each other. The long war gave impetus to scientific thought, which made it possible to create unprecedented weapons, similar to giant robots. With the support of their citizens, the five leaders are ready to start a new round of war and win it.
Scythe stands out primarily for its excellent design by Polish artist Jakub Rozalski. The juicy and detailed illustrations on tablets and maps look like real paintings made in the spirit of socialist realism. Although this realism is somewhat specific - next to peasants on arable land or lumberjacks at the edge of the forest, huge robots are depicted, as if they migrated from the Battletech board. The miniatures of the characters of the factions and robots are also made to the best.
Five factions will fight for military glory and new territories in the game Scythe: the Northern Kingdom, the Saxon Empire, the Republic of Polania, the Crimean Khanate and the Rusvet Union. By choosing one of the factions, players receive all the components corresponding to it. The leader of the faction is placed on the field at the starting position. Each faction and its leader have unique abilities and starting resources.
In the game Sickle there is no division into rounds or phases: players simply take turns and each on his turn performs one / two actions indicated on his personal field. It is in the player fields that the core mechanics of Scythe are focused. The player's field is divided into 4 parts, each of which has an upper action and a lower one. First, the player chooses the desired part of the field, and then announces which action he will perform - top, bottom, or both.
Having paid the required price (coins, resources) to the bank, the player can: move the character or robot around the field map, accumulate military forces (marked on the corresponding track), buy resources (food, wood, metal, oil), produce a resource or a new worker, increase popularity among the population (marked on the corresponding track), build a robot or a building, and more.
If, after moving a robot or character, they find themselves in enemy territory, a battle takes place. Let's say right away that battles in the Scythe game play a very small role. Players secretly spend the accumulated power points (marked on a special dial) and add battle cards with additional power points to them at will. By comparing the values, the players determine the winner.
If, after moving, the character is in the same space as the encounter token, he draws an encounter card and chooses one of the game effects. When a character reaches the center square of the Factory field, he can receive a corresponding card, which will give a new unique action, in addition to those indicated on the player's board.
The aim of the Sickle game is to collect as many coins as possible. In addition to receiving coins during the game, they are awarded for the accumulated resources, controlled cells of the field and tokens of stars, which the player receives for achieving different results during the game, for example, for building all four robots, for obtaining 16 power points, for fulfilling conditions on the map goals, for winning a battle, and so on. Moreover, the stars, resources, and controlled territories will bring more coins, the higher the level of popularity of the faction. After the final scoring, the winner is determined.
Equipment:
- playing field;
- 5 hero figures;
- 20 robot figures;
- 5 double-layer player pads;
- 5 tablets of nations;
- 80 resource tokens
- 80 cardboard coins;
- 12 savings tokens;
- 12 adventure tokens;
- 6 quest bonus tokens;
- 2 power discs;
- 146 cards;
- 40 worker figures;
- 5 action tokens;
- 5 tokens of popularity;
- 5 power tokens;
- rules of the "Automa" module;
- 30 Star Chips
- 20 building tokens
- 20 Recruit tokens
- 30 technology cubes;
- memo;
- achievement sheet;
- rules of the game.
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Reviews for the board game Sickle Promotion!
Nikita
Great game, arrived faster than the deadline. Everyone in the company liked it. Recommend!
Dmitriy
The game came surprisingly quickly, we played the game as soon as the game came, everyone really liked it. I would also like to say a separate thank you to the creators for the company for one player.
Answer: Thank you for your feedback! Do not forget that there are many great additions to this wonderful game!))
Catherine
Tell me, can you already play the game in this configuration, or do you need to buy something else? And can one person play it without company?
Answer: Yes, this is a complete game and can be played without add-ons. The number of players is from 1 to 5 people.
Vitaly
Can you please tell me if this game with dopniks will still be on sale?
Answer: The game will be, but the exact delivery time is unknown.
Olga
Hello, can you please tell me the full localization of the game? Have players' tablets been translated into Russian?
Answer: Hello! The game is completely in Russian
Ivan
Tell me, I want to order a game from you, and the Automa and Extras mode. Will the boom starter kurts be included for free?
Answer: Hello! No, they were included only at the time of pre-order.
Evgeniy
I ordered the game on Wednesday (12/13/17) in the afternoon, I was in Tomsk on Saturday evening! Fast delivery. 2 corners of the box were chuuuut a little jammed, it looks like the box was dropped. A cardboard organizer has creased inside. It is necessary to fix the game in a box with something, maybe wrap it in a "bubble" it dangles there randomly The components are all intact, the quality is super! The package is complete. Circles of Power 2 as it should be. Why do you have 3 in the description? In the photo in the description 5? The box contains two, and so does crowdgames! I recommend to everyone who reads the review for the purchase!
Answer: Thanks for noticing! Already fixed =) We are glad that you liked the game! Regarding small dents, unfortunately, sometimes this happens and how not to pack the game, it all depends on the courier service. We recommend that you contact our mail with this problem. [email protected] site
Arsen
When will the game be available?
Answer: This week.
Olga
Good evening! Is it possible to find out the answer to Alexander's question (April 17, 2017) about the number of battle discs. A similar situation. Thanks in advance for your answer :)
Answer:
Alexey
Good day! Over the past month, I ordered 3 games from you (Robinson Crusoe, off-season crossroads, sickle) and one (off-season long night) is in pre-order. All games came quickly (within THREE !!! days) in excellent quality, and even at an attractive price. The only thing that surprised me was that in the pictures (sickle game) you can see that there should be 5 battle discs in the kit, for each nation, and when unpacking, I found only 2 in the box, for the red (Russian Union) and blue (northern kingdom). Otherwise, I'm happy with everything and I plan to continue ordering games through your website. Thanks.
Answer: We are very glad that you liked everything). [email protected] site and you will definitely be helped. We will be glad to receive your new orders)
Sergey Mamaev
Thanks for playing! The quality is super, as is the gameplay. As well as the price - we have a price tag in our stores from 6 tr. begins. Everything came quickly and accurately. Thanks again!
Answer: Thank you for your positive feedback. We always try to keep prices at the most affordable level, we will be glad to your new orders, and also, since you have already made an order with us, you can write to our mail [email protected] website Indicate the order number or phone number in the letter and you will be sent instructions on how to get a regular customer discount.
Danila
Hello. Can you please tell me, but there are no plans for the field extensions to appear on sale?
Answer: Hello! The next add-on will be Invaders from Afar and will go on sale in the fall.
Sergey
Dear friends! Recently, several of my orders have come in crumpled boxes. In principle, this is not critical, but unpleasant. I understand that this is largely the fault of those who are responsible for the delivery, and not yours, as I hope. Can I expect that having ordered the "Sickle" board, it will come safe and sound?
Answer: Hello! We always do our best to keep the games safe, so if you receive the goods in an improper form, then the conditions and norms of transportation have been violated. Therefore, you need to draw up a complaint in writing right on the spot, for this you need to take a form from them and fill it out in two copies. If suddenly for some reason you are refused, then you need to contact us.
Vlad
Hello! Can you please tell me if there is a possibility that in the future it will be possible to purchase an add-on to this game Invaders from Afar from you?
Answer: Good day! This add-on will be released in Russian around the fall and will immediately appear with us.
Alexey
I was looking forward to the opportunity to play this masterpiece even before the start of the boom starter, and now I was able to order the game without any problems. I was pleasantly surprised that the box was a copy from the same boom starter, which includes promo cards and Automa mode. Now I'm looking forward to the next two additions to appear in our region. In the most ideal case, it would also sell metal coins, field extensions and protectors :)
Answer: We are glad that all your expectations were met!) As for your wishes, we will definitely take them into account!)
Alexander
Good afternoon I received the package, everything is fine. But the question remains - from the photo you can see that there should be 5 battle discs in the kit, and in the box I found only 2 pieces for the red and blue nations.
Answer: Hello! Write about your problem to us by mail [email protected] site We will definitely figure it out)
Oleg
I will not be as enthusiastic as the previous speakers. The game is good in itself, but the production at the Crowds suffers: the tablets of nations are bent, the cardboard is flaking in some places, the figures are not even at the edge due to the strange gluing of the layers, traces of glue, the cards are easily frayed if not folded into protectors. 9 out of 10 for the game, 5 out of 10 for quality, so we get about a seven. It's a pity...
Answer: Thank you for your opinion! We will definitely transfer it to Crowd Games, there is always something to strive for)
Artem
Good game! Received the package! Everything is on top, as always. Now, I look forward to Inish!
Answer: Thank you for your positive feedback! Inish is promised ahead of schedule, possibly already in July!)
Alexey
The game exceeded my expectations, the quality of the components is at the highest level, I would like to thank the Igrotime company for the timely delivery and adequate price and the Crowd Games company for the excellent localization of this game. The game is absolutely worth its money, the cardboard is very dense, the art is gorgeous, the linen texture on all the cards and tokens, there is no point in even talking about the miniatures - they are simply beautiful. I hope that over time there will be more such games on the Russian market.
Answer: Thank you for such a warm review! We assure you that it is thanks to players like you that there will definitely be more games like this! Games of this kind have been setting sales records for more than one year, and the number of pre-orders is growing every time! So, believe me, there are still many interesting and unique projects ahead)
Dmitriy
I got the Game today. just Super and the special stage cards were in place) THANKS YOU VERY MUCH)
Answer: It's my pleasure! Come back to us again!)
Board game
Number of players
1 to 5
Party time
From 115 minutes
Difficulty of the game
Complex
Will transport you to the alternate 1920s. This time is driven by wars, destruction, bravery and innovation. This amazing world was created and painted by Jakub Rozalski.
Background of the board game Scythe
After the first Great War, the capitalist city, which supported the war with its powerful Mechanisms, closed its doors. This attracted the attention of a number of nearby states. You have to choose one of five factions and lead it to victory over a small piece of such a coveted land.
Objective of the board game Scythe
The main goal of the board game Scythe is to earn a fortune by the end of the game. Usually it is around $ 75. You have to save coins throughout the game and get them with the following bonuses:
- for every land you control
- for each asterisk token placed
- for every two controlled resources
The number of coins depends on your strategy and popularity. Yes, this game has a popularity rating that allows you to earn more coins. The higher the popularity rating, the more coins you will receive. You can also earn additional coins for constructing buildings in certain locations.
Board game Scythe: rules of the game
In the board game Scythe, each participant represents a Hero who strives to create from his faction the most powerful, richest and most popular in Europe. Players explore this amazing world, conquer new lands, recruit workers, build buildings, receive resources and Mechanisms. Usually at the very beginning of the Scythe board game, players equip their infrastructure, explore the lands, and only then engage in battle with each other.
Throughout the Scythe board game, players place stars on the board. The game ends as soon as the player places his last sixth star.
An asterisk is earned for completing the following tasks:
- be valid 16
- gain popularity 18
- win a fight (limited to no more than 2 stars)
- Finish 1 Objective Card
- place 8 workers on the playing field
- build 4 buildings
- mobilize 4 recruits
- complete 6 upgrades
- put into operation 4 Mechanisms
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A record amount of 7 million rubles. almost.
The Russian version was printed in the same printing house as the original. This means that the quality of the components is the same worldwide.
WHAT IS THE GAME ABOUT?
Players will have to take control of one of the factions in the alternative history of Europe in the 1920s and lead it to wealth and prosperity to the envy of its neighbors!
A unique hero, huge mechanisms and ... peasants with sickles will become a reliable support on the path of conquest.
In pursuit of power, you will need to explore territories, extract resources, hire new workers, build structures and overwhelming mechanisms. Along the way, players will experience unexpected encounters and unexpected discoveries. The main thing is not to forget: neighboring countries are also looking for ways to victory, and sooner or later the paths will cross and the strongest will win.
WHO IS AUTHOR?
The world of the game was invented by Jamie Stegmeier and artist Jakub Rozalski.
Jamie is best known in the tabletop world for his games Viticulture (a simulator of a winery) and Euphoria (which also plays on utopian plots). He publishes all his games through his own publishing house Stonemaier Games, and collects money for the release through Kickstarter.
Jamie is sure: "Serp" just needed Russification! Why? Watch the video message from the author of the artistic world of the game to the Russians:
No, you heard right: the scripts of the game used the fictional history of Russia in the context of an alternative history. The most powerful Red nation participating in the capture of the strategically important city of the state inhabited by robots is called "Russvet".
WHY SICKLE?
You understand, a direct translation of "Scythe" by a scythe would not be quite correct from the point of view of cultural perception (you should not find a scythe on a stone!). And it simply does not quite correspond to the image of the most powerful Red nation. Our sophisticated in tabletop hits Crowd Games community, with whom we regularly consult on the topic of titles and translation of game terms, confirmed.
The sickle can be both a peasant's tool and a melee weapon, which perfectly reflects the two main aspects of the game: resource gathering and military action.In addition, the alternate history is set during the First World War, when the sickle was not only an instrument, but also the most important symbol of the red movement.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
And now - take a closer look!
Large field thick cardboard, depicting the areas around the Factory.
5 plastic miniaturesheroes with their animal companions. The height of the miniatures is from 36 to 58 mm.
5 types of robots(mechanisms) - 4 of each color. Plastic miniatures are unique to each faction.
Individual tablets for each faction with a hero image, special ability and starting military conditions.
5 Player Pads, each of which is divided into 4 sections.
About 140 different cards, affecting the course of the game.
Uncountable number wooden figurines resources, buildings and meeples.
Cardboard tokens, circles of power and many more interesting things!
We suggest taking a look at the video from the Funagain Games channel - it clearly shows what is expected inside the box.
HOW TO PLAY?
"Sickle" is a complex game, with asymmetric factions (each faction has different characteristics and ways to victory). Playing a game for five people, you will immerse yourself for 2.5 hours in an atmosphere filled with a huge number of interesting solutions and unusual situations within the framework of a fictional world. The winner is the one who manages to save the most money, and, as in any complex game, in Sickle, players will have a variety of ways to achieve this goal.
At the beginning of the game, each player is randomly assigned a Faction Board and a Player Board (they are all slightly different too). Actually, the player's tablet will become the "control panel" in the game.
Player tablet divided into 4 sections, each of which has 2 actions: top row and bottom row. On your turn, you can activate one of the sections and perform all the actions on it, and you cannot activate the same section in the next turn (unless you are playing for Russvet).
Top row actions will allow you to perform basic operations: moving workers, mechanisms and a hero across the playing field, strengthening military strength, obtaining resources and increasing popularity (how much money will be earned at the end of the game depends on it).
Bottom row actions serve to strengthen the empire. To complete them, you will have to spend the received resources. For oil, you can improve the actions of the upper row and reduce the cost of performing actions for the lower row, for metal - bring a mechanism to the field, for a tree - build a structure, and for food - get one-time and permanent bonuses. Removing mechanisms and building structures unlocks new abilities and bonuses.
The actions of the top and bottom rows for each player are grouped in their own way. In combination with unique abilities factions, they form unique scenarios for each new party.
There are few battles in the game, and the winner's bonus, as well as the loser's penalty, is not very significant. Moreover, if a player has won two battles, the subsequent victory will not bring him anything useful (unless you play for Saxony).
The creation of a special atmosphere is served by random encounter cards. They allow you to get one-time bonuses, and the player always has 3 options to choose from.
Our regular informational partner is a video blog about board games "Two in Cuba"... At our request, Alexey Zuikov, the author of this blog, reviewed the game:
This short video narration nonetheless gives a complete picture of the layout and process of the game:
Rodney Smith's tutorial video published in detail reflects the mechanics of the game. on his video channel.
IMPRESSIONS
“... the universe just conquered ... It was a discovery for me that the surroundings of the alternative world are felt not only thanks to the cool design and contact cards, what is happening on the field also makes a decent contribution. Take, for example, the possibility of transporting resources and local residents on furs (robots) "
“At the time of writing this review, I had already played five games and the game did not bore me. ... If you like beautiful and complex games - I recommend ",
"Serp" is beautiful, deep enough and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Personally, I have an extremely good feeling about it, so I sincerely wish Crowd Games a successful localization campaign. "
"Sickle" is an amazing game. It gives players a thousand options and provides an opportunity for everyone to find their own way to victory. The game combines components and mechanics from different genres and luckily brings them together into a product that feels both familiar and unique ... Sickle is for those who really enjoy playing games from their collection over and over again. For those who like to deeply explore the possibilities of the game and play it over and over again, it makes sense to get your copy of the game as soon as possible. "
"Sickle" - a game where the mind of strategic planning of military operations is aimed at resolving conflicts. Cunning, timely detente and economic relations rule here. This is an absolute hit! "
“The number of strategies is very intriguing. The game has many options for developing and collecting victory points. For me, the highlight turned out to be the personal goals cards, which brought in more of the necessary stars. If the game ends too quickly, it’s a sign that it’s gone well. There is still so much left in Serpa that I would like to explore and conquer. Maybe next time!"
"I am seriously saddened that I missed the Kickstarter campaign, but rest assured that when this newest hit hits the shelves, I'll be first in line."
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