What the Scythe Modular Board Adds
The Scythe Modular Board replaces the standard game board with a double-sided board and four double-sided tiles, each containing 7 hexes. This setup creates a new map every time you play, and the faction locations (home base tiles) also change. The modular board introduces a drafting element during setup and includes a variant for a tighter map when playing with fewer players.
What's in the Box
- Scythe Modular Board: 1 double-sided board, 4 double-sided tiles (7 hexes per tile), 8 home base tiles, 8 structure bonus tiles, 1 rulebook (11 languages), Automa rules for solo play. These components let you reconfigure the map and starting positions for each game, increasing replayability.
Scythe Modular Board
Setting Up the Modular Board
Setup involves combining the board and tiles to form the map, then placing home base and structure bonus tiles. The drafting element lets players choose faction starting positions, adding strategy from the first moments.
- 1. Choose the board orientation: The double-sided board offers two different layouts. Select one side for your game.
- 2. Attach the tiles: Place the four double-sided tiles around the board. Each tile can be flipped to one of two sides, giving you many possible map shapes.
- 3. Place home base tiles: Randomly assign the 8 home base tiles to faction starting locations. These determine where each player begins.
- 4. Add structure bonus tiles: Place the 8 structure bonus tiles in the designated spaces on the map. These affect which structures players may build.
- 5. Draft faction positions (optional): The modular board includes a drafting phase where players take turns selecting home base locations, adding a new layer of strategy to setup.
- 6. Use the low-player-count variant: For 2-3 players, you can use a tighter map variant by arranging tiles to reduce the play area, keeping encounters closer.
Customizing Your Game
Because the board and tiles are all double-sided, you can create hundreds of unique map configurations. The drafting element means no two games start the same. For solo play, the included Automa rules adapt the modular board to the single-player experience.
Important Compatibility Note
When you play Scythe with the modular board, you will not play with any other version of the Scythe board. The modular board is designed to replace the original board entirely for that session.
