2022S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
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1 - 4 players60 - 90 minHeavy weight

2020Shem Phillips
Mainly reviews and playthroughs. Raiders of Scythia is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 25 reviews, 8 how-to-play guides, 14 recorded sessions, 8 unboxings, and 6 other videos.
From BoardGameGeek
Many centuries ago, the Greek, Persian and Assyrian empires controlled vast amounts of land and riches. Yet, despite their fortifications and imposing armies, rumours began spreading of a formidable foe in the lands above the Black Sea. They came on horseback. Fierce warriors, both male and female. Skilled with the sword, axe and bow. But they weren't mindless savages. Their artisans were renowned for their ability to craft detailed trinkets of gold. They fashioned leather armour and improvised 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 legend or fable. They were the Raiders of Scythia. The aim of Raiders of Scythia is to be the player with the most Victory Points (VP) at the game's end. VP are gained by raiding Settlements, taking Plunder and completing Quests. Players will need to assemble a Crew, train Animals and gather Provisions. The game ends when there is only 2 unraided Settlements or 2 Quests remaining on the Main Board. -description from the publisher
Raiders of Scythia has 61 videos from 49 creators: 25 reviews, 8 how-to-play guides, 14 playthroughs, 8 unboxings and 6 other videos. They date from 2020 to July 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "How to Play Raiders of Scythia (Rules School) with the Game Boy Geek" by Game Boy Geek, which runs 18 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Raiders of Scythia Review - with Tom Vasel" by The Dice Tower. 23 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Raiders of Scythia - Full Solo Playthrough" by Garphill Games, one of 14 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Wayfarers of the South Tigris, Legacy of Yu, Viscounts of the West Kingdom and Architects of the West Kingdom, also by Shem Phillips.
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2022S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
1 - 4 players60 - 90 minHeavy weight
2023Shem Phillips
1 players60 minMedium weight
2020S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
1 - 4 players60 - 90 minHeavy weight
2018S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
1 - 5 players60 - 80 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Many centuries ago, the Greek, Persian and Assyrian empires controlled vast amounts of land and riches. Yet, despite their fortifications and imposing armies, rumours began spreading of a formidable foe in the lands above the Black Sea. They came on horseback. Fierce warriors, both male and female. Skilled with the sword, axe and bow. But they weren't mindless savages. Their artisans were renowned for their ability to craft detailed trinkets of gold. They fashioned leather armour and improvised 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 legend or fable. They were the Raiders of Scythia. The aim of Raiders of Scythia is to be the player with the most Victory Points (VP) at the game's end. VP are gained by raiding Settlements, taking Plunder and completing Quests. Players will need to assemble a Crew, train Animals and gather Provisions. The game ends when there is only 2 unraided Settlements or 2 Quests remaining on the Main Board. -description from the publisher
Designer
Shem Phillips
Artist
Sam Phillips
Publisher
Garphill Games
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