Raiders of Scythia

Assemble warriors and raid the ancient steppe for glory

👥 1–4 playersapprox. 80 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo mode7.1 · BGG #403

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 — this is a polished variant, not a reinvention.

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Vibe's take

Streamlined, crunchy, rhythmic, satisfying

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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

By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

60–80 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

2.8 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

7.1/10

Rank #403

7.1k ratings

Published

2020

Language

Moderate text

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