SCYTHE @ Phoenix Comics

*"As a man sow, shall he reap. And I know that talk is cheap. But the heat of the battle is as sweet as the victory."* It is a time of unrest in 1920s Europa. The ashes from the first great war still darken the snow. The capitalistic city-state known simply as “The Factory”, which fueled the war with heavily armored mechs, has closed its doors, drawing the attention of several nearby countries. *Scythe* is set in an alternate-history 1920s period. It is a time of farming and war, broken hearts and rusted gears, innovation and valor. In Scythe, each player represents a character from one of five factions of Eastern Europe who are attempting to earn their fortune and claim their faction's stake in the land around the mysterious Factory. Players will conquer territory, enlist new recruits, reap resources, gain villagers, build structures, and activate monstrous mechs. *Scythe* *is a medium-complexity area majority/influence and action-selection game with engine-building elements, which also incorporates some combat (but not as much as it looks like it does).* *New players are welcome, and the host is happy to teach if you haven't played before.* 2 - 7 players 120 - 150 minutes expected play time, depending on turnout and player familiarity. *[Scythe](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169786/scythe)* on Board Game Geek Rules overview: *[Watch it Played](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffMLIL5qGQg&t=2s)* with Rodney Smith (Don't worry, we'll go over the rules on the day, too.) A few important details: * It's Cap Hill, so parking can be a challenge. Sorry, it's a walking neighborhood! Phoenix Comics & Games is only about a block from the First Hill Streetcar (Broadway & Denny stop), less than a block from the Capitol Hill light rail station, and very close to several bus…