My Little Scythe

It can be hard to make a child-friendly game, especially one that captures the imagination of any adults playing. Harder still to translate a popular hobby game into an understandable and enjoyable experience for families. Yet that is exactly what Stonemaier Games have done with their flagship title Scythe. Albeit with a little help… Father Hoby Chou used to play Scythe with his very capable six-year-old daughter, Vienna. The trouble arose when Vienna tried to teach the game to her peers. The many working parts proved a little too much. That’s when Hoby and Vienna set out to create a streamlined family friendly version of Scythe that was still recognisable as a Scythe game. Player Count: 2-4 Time: 35-45 Minutes Age: 8+