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Rules assistance for Scythe: The Rise of Fenris
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- 1–5 players
- 75–150 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.4/5
Rules assistant for Scythe: The Rise of Fenris
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Scythe: The Rise of Fenris is an expansion for Scythe released in 2018 for 1–5 players, 75–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jamey Stegmaier and Ryan Lopez DeVinaspre and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Empires have risen and fallen in the aftermath of the Great War, and Europa stands on the precipice of a new era. The economy is robust, morale is high, and defenses are strong. There are reports from the countryside of strange soldiers with glowing eyes, but they seem distant and harmless. Scythe: The Rise of Fenris, the conclusion to the Scythe expansion trilogy, enables two different options for any player count (1-5 if you have Scythe; 1-7 players if you have Invaders from Afar): Campaign (8 games): The story of Scythe continues and concludes with an eight-episode campaign. While the campaign includes surprises, unlocks, and persistent elements, it is fully resettable and replayable. Modular (11 modules): Instead of—or after—the campaign, the new modules in The Rise of Fenris can be used in various combinations to cater to player preferences. These modules are compatible with all Scythe expansions, and they include a fully cooperative module. While the exact nature of the episodes and modules will remain a mystery (most of these components are in 5 secret tuckboxes and on 6 punchboards), the components in this expansion include a detailed episodic guidebook, 13 plastic miniatures, 62 wooden tokens, 2 custom dice, 25 tiles, and 100+ cardboard tokens. —description from the publisher
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- Geekach LLC
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Questions and answers
Scythe: The Rise of Fenris supports 1–5 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 Scythe: The Rise of Fenris is 75–150 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 Scythe: The Rise of Fenris for ages 12 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.
Scythe: The Rise of Fenris has a complexity rating of 3.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Scythe: The Rise of Fenris belongs to these categories: Fighting, Economic, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Cooperative Game. 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 Scythe: The Rise of Fenris are: Jamey Stegmaier and Ryan Lopez DeVinaspre. 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 Scythe: The Rise of Fenris as an expansion for Scythe. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Scythe to use it. Check that your edition of Scythe is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.