In a fictional 1920s Europe, 5 nations attempt to take control of Eastern Europe. What looks at first glance like a tactical conflict game is at heart a very strategic game with strong building elements. The fantastically designed fictional world and the high-quality equipment with detailed plastic figures and lovingly designed wooden parts make the game visually and haptically a pleasure. Hardly any other game has risen to the top 10 on boardgamegeek.com as quickly and generated as much buzz as Scythe.