Raiders of Scythia

Assemble warriors and raid the ancient steppe for glory

πŸ‘₯ 1–4 players⏱ approx. 80 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 7.1 Β· BGG #398

Who it's for

Mid-weight strategy fans who want a clean worker-placement game with a strong raiding theme. Solo mode holds up well.

Not for you if…

Skip if you've played Raiders of the North Sea and want something fundamentally different β€” this is a polished variant, not a reinvention.

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Vibe's take

Streamlined, crunchy, rhythmic, satisfying

About this game

Worker placement raiding game set in ancient Scythia. Assemble a crew of warriors, provision your party, and raid settlements for plunder and glory. Uses a single-worker-bumping mechanism that keeps the flow tight and decisions crunchy.

Worker placementSolo modeRaiding themeTight design

Get it

from €66

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

60–80 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

2.8 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

7.1/10

Rank #398

6.9k ratings

Published

2020

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Shem Phillips

Published by

Lord of Boards, Lavka Games, White Goblin Games, Korea Boardgames, Mosaico Jogos, Reflexshop, Renegade Game Studios, YOKA Games, Fever Games, Garphill Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag, CMON Global Limited, Portal Games, Pixie Games, Meeple, Primigenio, TLAMA games

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