
- BGG rank
- BGG #466
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Ezra and Nehemiah
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Assyria: Second Edition – Scythians and Hurrians
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Assyria: Second Edition – Scythians and Hurrians is an expansion for Assyria: Second Edition released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Emanuele Ornella, Shem Phillips, and S J Macdonald and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Open Drafting.
Two Promo Civilisation Boards, first released during the June 2025 Kickstarter for Assyria: Second Edition. Scythians Tribute Bonus: Spend 1 Farmer or 1 Gold to gain a Food Card from the top of the Draw Pile. Scythians Roof Immediate Effect: Gain 1 VP. Hurrians Tribute Bonus: Spend 1 Camel or 1 Ship to gain 1 Gold. Hurrians Roof Immediate Effect: Draw 2 Food Cards from the top of the Draw Pile, keep 1 and discard the other. —description from the publisher
Assyria: Second Edition – Scythians and Hurrians supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Assyria: Second Edition – Scythians and Hurrians is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Assyria: Second Edition – Scythians and Hurrians for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Assyria: Second Edition – Scythians and Hurrians belongs to these categories: Ancient, City Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Assyria: Second Edition – Scythians and Hurrians are: Emanuele Ornella, Shem Phillips, and S J Macdonald. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Assyria: Second Edition – Scythians and Hurrians as an expansion for Assyria: Second Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Assyria: Second Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Assyria: Second Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.