Scythe expansions
The Rise of Fenris vs Invaders from Afar
| Question | The Rise of Fenris | Invaders from Afar |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #1 for Scythe | #3 for Scythe |
| What it adds | An 8-game story campaign you can reset, plus 11 modules (including a co-op mode) to mix into normal games. | Two new factions (Albion, Togawa) with 10 minis, plus two player mats that raise the max to 7 players. |
| What it fixes | Keeps the game fresh for groups who have played base Scythe a lot. | Lets 6 or 7 people play and adds more faction matchups. |
| Type | Expansion | More players |
| Players | 1–5 players | 1–7 players |
| Rules load | Adds more rules | About the same rules load |
| Best for | — | — |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $40–$60 | $20–$40 |
| More | The Rise of Fenris details | Invaders from Afar details |