Which Scythe expansion after the base game?

1-5 players (base) Strategy / territory About 90-120 min

The game

Already own Scythe? Three expansions plug into Europa, one small card box, one board, and one whole sequel game. Here is what each is for.

1-5 players with the base game, Automa solo included. Invaders from Afar is the only box that seats 6 and 7.

Only Invaders adds players. Albion and Togawa are the 6th and 7th factions. Fenris and Wind Gambit change the game at any count, but add no seats.

Expeditions does not plug in. Expeditions is a standalone sequel in Siberia. Its own expansion, Gears of Corruption, needs Expeditions, not Scythe.

Fenris is a campaign and a toolbox. Eight linked episodes that unlock modules (including a co-op mode) you can keep using in normal games afterwards.

Which boxes do you already own?

Put on the table what you already have, and how many of you play.

You usually play with

1-5

Release timeline

Base and Invaders from Afar 2016, The Wind Gambit 2017, The Rise of Fenris and Encounters 2018, Modular Board 2019, Expeditions 2023, Gears of Corruption 2024.

The graph

How the Scythe boxes connect, plus the mechanics. An arrow starts at the expansion and points to the box it needs.

needs another box
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game mechanic

Depending on what you want

You want	Get
Play with 6 or 7	Invaders from Afar
An 8-game campaign	The Rise of Fenris
Airships and new endings	The Wind Gambit
More encounter cards, cheap	Encounters
A board that changes shape	Modular Board
A new game in Siberia	Expeditions

Tick your boxes at the top and the answer follows.

At the table

Box	What it brings
Scythe	1-5 players. Five factions, mechs, the Factory.
Invaders from Afar	Albion and Togawa: factions 6 and 7.
The Rise of Fenris	An 8-episode campaign that unlocks 11 modules.
The Wind Gambit	Airships and resolution tiles that change endings.
Encounters	32 fan-inspired encounter cards. A small box.
Modular Board	Four big tiles rebuild Europa every game.
Expeditions	Standalone sequel: cards and exploration in Siberia.
Expeditions: Gears of Corruption	Expansion of Expeditions: mechs, duos, a 6th player.

Compatibility

Box	Needs	Players
Scythe	standalone base	1-5
Invaders from Afar	needs base	1-7
The Rise of Fenris	needs base	1-7
The Wind Gambit	needs base	1-7
Encounters	needs base	1-7
Modular Board	needs base	1-7
Expeditions	plays on its own	1-5
Expeditions: Gears of Corruption	needs base + Expeditions	1-6

The Legendary Box is empty storage, and metal coins, the board extension and promos are extras, outside the picker.

FAQ

Which Scythe expansion first?

Invaders from Afar if you ever sit six or seven. Otherwise The Rise of Fenris for the campaign, or The Wind Gambit for airships at any count.

How do I play Scythe with 7 players?

With Invaders from Afar: it is the only box with the extra factions and player boards.

Is Expeditions a Scythe expansion?

No. Expeditions is a standalone sequel, expanded by Gears of Corruption.

Who publishes Scythe in English?

Stonemaier Games. Designer: Jamey Stegmaier.