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Steppe

Farm, trade, and gossip as 1 of 6 unique Mennonite characters.

Requirements

30-60
2-4
12+

Description

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Game Tutorial Video

Video Glossary

0:00 Introduction

0:28 Setup: the board

3:31 Setpup: player mat and character card placement

4:19 Setup: character card

4:55 Setup: player mat

5:24 Setup: positioning (achievements and secrets)

6:16 General Gameplay: Overview

7:24 Turn Order

7:37 How to take your turn

8:32 Actions: harvest

9:20 Actions: Trade

10:45 Actions: gossip

11:52 Actions: movement

12:32 Disputes

14:08 Actions: building

15:52 Achievements/Win Conditions

17:38 Citizenship seal abilities

19:04 Emigration seal penalties

19:46 End game

20:21 Example of a winning turn

22:57 Expansions: secret achievements

23:51 Expansions: extra seals

24:36 Expansions: Stalin mode

Components

Component Quantity Photo
Square Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Square Deck component icon
Square Deck 1 deck of 4 cards Square Deck component icon
Square Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Square Deck component icon
Square Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Square Deck component icon
Square Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Square Deck component icon
Square Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Square Deck component icon
Square Deck 1 deck of 1 cards Square Deck component icon
Medium Hex Tile Set 1 set of 5 medium hex tiles Medium Hex Tile Set component icon
Medium Hex Tile Set 1 set of 19 medium hex tiles Medium Hex Tile Set component icon
Large Retail Box 1 Large Retail Box component icon

Vitals

Average Rating 3 reviews
Publish Date November 29, 2023
Edition First
Department Games
Tags area-control Farming Europe Catan like Scythe resource management Resource Gathering action assignment Combat Peace peaceful

Why buy this?

  • 7 different terrain options provides ample replayability.
  • 36 gossip cards offer a hilarious alternative to "combat."
  • Comes with 3 expansions for mixed gameplay.

Downloads

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Notes

  • This game contains laser cut components. Laser cut items will have a slight amount of soot around the edges, which can easily be wiped off; and will have a campfire smell for about a week after you open them.

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Ratings and Reviews

Posted a year ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

This is a game for outside-the-box thinkers. If you like deeply analysing games and finding novel strategies, this is the game for you!

Posted a year ago
Own It

Posted a year ago
Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

Fans of Scythe, Catan, and Twilight Imperium will likely enjoy this simplified spin on the action-taking/area control game. There's an initial learning curve, but by the second game potential strategi...

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