14+ years | 1-4 players | 60 min.
Centuries ago, the Greek, Persian, and Assyrian empires controlled vast territories filled with riches. Despite their fortifications and imposing armies, rumors spread of a formidable enemy north of the Black Sea. They came on horseback. Fierce warriors, both men and women. Skilled with sword, axe, and bow. But they were no mindless savages. Their craftsmen were renowned for their ability to craft intricate gold trinkets. They knew how to fashion leather armor and improvise the recurve bow. They trained eagles for hunting and war. Some even believe they inspired the Greek tales of the Amazons. But they were more than a legend: they were the Raiders of Scythia!
The objective of Raiders of Scythia is to be the player with the most victory points (VP) at the end of the game. VPs are earned by raiding settlements, raiding them, and completing quests. Players will need to assemble a crew, train animals, and gather supplies. The game ends when there are only 2 unraided settlements or 2 unsolved quests left on the main board.
Raiders of Scythia takes the gameplay of Raiders of the North Sea with a different theme and several improvements to the game mechanics!
