My Little Scythe - How To Play

In this video, we're going to learn how to play My Little Scythe! If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the KZbin comments below.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - The Setup
03:24 - Gameplay Overview
03:47 - Taking Actions
04:18 - The Move Action
05:18 - Portals
05:37 - Making a Delivery
07:17 - Base Camps
08:13 - Pie Fights
10:29 - Quests
12:25 - The Seek Action
14:16 - The Make Action
16:09 - Claiming Trophies
17:53 - The Grand Finale
18:20 - The Winner
18:54 - Conclusion
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[@rudyherpain983]

I Don't speak natively English but I wanted to inform you that your accent is very clear for foreigners. Thank you for this nice video.

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's wonderful to hear! Thank you for watching!

[@RobertLink]

Any game where the two major stats being tracked are "friendship" and "pie" is all right in my book. By amazing coincidence, those are exactly the two stats I track in my day to day life!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad I could help you find a game that fits into both your social life and diet! I suggest not eating the pie included with the game though, as it may cause indigestion.

[@brittanynguyen3794]

Especially pie. Pie good.

[@Lugo428]

This is by far the cutest board game variation I've seen.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you liked it :)

[@benstylus]

I love how the animals are the same species as each faction's animal companion in OG Scythe.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video! Glad I could give you a closer look at the game!

[@rebeccakeeves2149]

I usually hate how to play videos but this one was amazing and I have total confidence in it. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad this was helpful Rebecca, have a great time playing!

[@mr_gilder]

Thanks Rodney, I really can’t wait to sit down with my two girls and play My Little Scythe. As always your video has helped me understand the game perfectly!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to hear Colin - I hope they have a great time with it!

[@rodfleck]

My teens played this at Optacon and talked abouthow much fun it was. Also learned that it helps you move on to the Big Kids Scythe - so bought it and I gotta say, I love your overview. These videos are awesome. Love the components of this game! Can't wait to play

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the game!

[@smmillerseven]

Thanks Rodney, great video! Now to play the waiting game for my 4 and 3 year olds to get old enough to play it 😀

[@TabletopGamesBlog]

Thank you for the video. The story behind this game is so amazing and should be held up as an example that people of all ages can publish their own game. The game itself definitely sounds fun and I was so tempted to buy it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking the game out here!

[@ChanWeinmeister]

Great breakdown as usual! We just got this, and you are the first place we go every time to learn a game. Ready to take this on with the kiddos.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you all have a great time playing Chan :)

[@lillianb8762]

Great walk through! Very clear.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Lillian!

[@colfisher6074]

Painting commission has arrived and yes these models are beautiful. Had to paint one the minute they were unpacked. Great run-through, this is definitely a game I’m getting for our family.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Send me a picture!

[@boots2asses376]

Excellent learn to play guide. Opened up the game, used this video to instantly start playing. :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

So great to hear - I hope you have a wonderful time playing!

[@Person1471]

Awesome explanation. Thank you so much. No fluff, covered exceptions. Perfect!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@mikezilla3100]

Thinking of picking this up for those 3 am "just one more" moments when another game of scythe might just melt our brains. Great video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you have a great time playing!

[@zerobadideas]

Great video as always, Rodney. I hope I get to play this one day. Those figures are very adorable.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Did you get a chance to play?

[@zerobadideas]

@@WatchItPlayed that's a negative, haven't had the opportunity

[@OlivierLi]

Great explanation and production value! Good job!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Olivier!

[@dsquaredgames9286]

Thank you, Rodney! Fantastic video.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you liked it!

[@boardstreamer3502]

Great walk through thank you! Will be playing this tomorrow night with the wife to see how well our 6 year old will pick it up before introducing it to her!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a wonderful time with it!

[@boardstreamer3502]

We did thanks, really enjoyed it, looking forward to playing it with my 6 year old now!

[@Steve_Gouws]

Thanks for the clear information. Helped us start playing the game much quicker.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to hear Steven - hope you all had fun :)

[@mentatchris]

Great explanation - thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome Chris, glad you liked it!

[@lespressesambulatoires4994]

We've got the french version (by Matagot) with my daughter for Xmas 🎅 and our 1rst game was so easy to play with your video explanations !! Thanks a lot Rodney 👍👍👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad it was helpful. I hope you both had a good time playing!

[@MichaelLettner]

I watched this with my daughter before we played and it helped a lot for we only had to go to the book once to look up a rule about base camp.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So great to hear Michael! I hope you both have fun playing :)

[@jbflot]

Thanks, very helpful for my family

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@itsmylife09]

Perfect explanation. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@lubbockleft]

Great video and a great game to play. I recommend it for anyone!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much!

[@colfisher6074]

Pie fight..... brilliant

[@anarchist_parable]

Baby Scythe is adorable. A want this for my son

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@sai.psysai]

You are so good and smooth in you expatiation! I wish you couls help m simplify my game in words!.... any tips in doing so?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you! Mainly, just make sure that you practice, practice, practice. Learn the game, and then practice teaching it out loud to yourself, to make sure you're clear in your own understanding.

[@themaster408]

I was really really thinking of getting this game and now you forced my hand Rodney, forced I say! Trying not to buy more games lately, but this one just seems too fun. I'm totally playing this with adults and I bet we're gonna have a blast! Thank you for your review.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you found this helpful - even though you might not have wanted it to be :)

[@scottsmartky]

Why was the first thing I thought of when I saw pies and a pie fight mechanic is Pep screaming "Pie fight!" and nailing Rodney with a pie?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Because you know Pep :)

[@bose5160]

Thank you, Rodney! You just helped me decide to buy this version to prepare my son for 'My BIG Scythe'.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you both enjoy it :)

[@catherineblack6330]

I love the adult Scythe game and my son bought the child's version for my grandson for Christmas. Can't want to play. He is six years old and becoming quite the gamer. I highly recommend Scythe.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you both have a great time playing together :)

[@roberthfagundes4013]

Best explain

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@natileeluna6822]

Very helpful video! We came across a scenario we weren’t sure about. If two players are in the castle simultaneously, does that trigger a pie fight? Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Natilee, check the section of the video based on making deliveries - you'll see that it would be impossible for two different players to be in the castle at the same time.

[@Bada4ever]

Thanks for this video. This game still feels like it is the same in complication as the original game. Granted the original is simple once you understand it. For example, My First Stone Age is so much more easier to teach and play. I'm still thinking about this one though...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad the video was helpful - thanks for checking it out Bada!

[@Bada4ever]

I always go to your videos on how-to-play! You rock ^^

[@martinarocha5335]

You said that you can't take the same action your next turn, but are you able to come back around to it and take it on your third turn? Let's say I take the move action on my first turn, and on my second, I take the seek action. Am I then able to take the move action again on my third turn?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes!

[@killab6420]

Quick question. If two characters are sent back to the home base on the same turn only one is rejuvenated, but can I choose to keep a character on the home space to be rejuvenated on the next turn? Seems like the answer is no since I could just keep a character at home to keep earning pies or spells, but can you clarify? Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You can only be rejuvenated after losing a battle, so staying at your home base during the next turn will not trigger the rejuvenating effect again.

[@ZoidbergForPresident]

Seems pretty clever too...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@toweypat]

If you're eligible for a trophy but your friendship is low, when it gets back up again do you get your trophy right then? Or do you have to earn it again?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Assuming at that time you still have the requirements, you earn it right away. This is true for most things, but not all. For example, if you go above 2 in friendship and still have 8 or more pies, you can claim that. On the other hand, you can't deliver 4 gems while you have 2 or fewer friendship, and then 'claim' the trophy after you get to 3 friendship again. You'd have to be at 3 or higher and then deliver the goods. Make sense?

[@hobychou]

Patrick, once your friendship is back up to 3 or higher, you can get the trophy if you still meet its conditions. Certain trophies, like deliveries or pie fights, would have to be re-earned since their requirements can't be "held over" until your friendship is back up.

[@johnathankarch4484]

So... I've see this both ways. Your pie fight dials had something holding them together. My game doesn't have that. What should I use?

[@WatchItPlayed]

They are little plastic clips that come in the box. Did you maybe throw them out accidentally? I’d contact the publisher about seeing if you can get a replacement.

[@johnathankarch4484]

@@WatchItPlayed I'll check again, but I looked pretty good before. Thanks though for replying. .

[@darrencarroll3123]

Loving the game with my kids. Quick question if anyone knows the answer? You're only allowed to place a trophy once per turn, but what happens when during a turn you could have potentially placed two or even three trophies? Do you automatically place one during your next turn? Please help! This happens quite a lot in the game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

During your next turn, when you would be able to place another trophy, you place one. Basically, if you’ve met the criteria for a trophy and you haven’t yet earned a trophy on your turn, you must place a trophy token. Hope that helps!

[@darrencarroll3123]

@@WatchItPlayed Great, thanks!

[@DiegoDeschain]

As a sucker for good looking games, this is one of those where I just go like "I don't even care if the game is good, I want those minis", they're so god damn cute!

[@DiegoDeschain]

PS: jokes aside, the game does look hella fun. I definitely wouldn't mind owning the original AND this one to play with people new to board games as a less daunting first experience. And did I mention the minis are freaking cute? :P Also, great video as always, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly Diego!

[@boardgamequeens]

So just so I’m clear after a pie fight you just lower your pie count by the dial number and not the sum of the dial and the magic spell card, if used?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Correct!

[@boardgamequeens]

Watch It Played thank you so much! Excellent video as always!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly :)

[@jimmzik9295]

I believe you can never go above 7 Pie’s in a fight but let me ask as it isn’t specified. If I have 6 Pie’s on the chart and a 3 Magic Spell can I then throw 9? I believe 7 is the highest you can go (total) but I want to be sure.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Seven is the highest you can set on your dial, but cards can cause your total to go beyond that (so you're example above, 6 pies + 3 magic, would be allowed).

[@Jimzik100]

Thanks! I wish they would have given your example in the rules.

[@jchien23]

How many actions can you do in one round

[@WatchItPlayed]

You take 1 action on your turn.

[@cindykee3719]

I think the box says for Ages 8 and up. I was wondering who has played it with their 6-8-year-olds, and was it confusing to them or did they do fine keeping track of all of the rules/gameplay? (My boys are 20 now and I can't remember how adept the 6-8-year-old crowd is at things like this. Ha! Ha!)

[@umm_maymona53]

I play this with my 4 and 7 year old (with their older sisters) and they have no trouble keeping track of the rules, well the 4 year old needs reminders sometimes.

[@WatchItPlayed]

It really does vary from kid to kid (and adult to adult even)

[@juliankuhn5990]

never really had the desire to get this game, but now that i've actually watched a video on it.....may have to pick up to play with when my kids get a little older. (twin 4 year olds)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@wademonnig3556]

If your first pie fight makes you drop below 3 friendship, do you still get the trophy!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You would not get a trophy in this case. The pie fight trophy is for winning, and by then you've already lost the friendship!

[@wademonnig3556]

@@WatchItPlayed ah, got it. Thought that was the case but in the video, you show blue losing friendship below the threshold but then you awarded blue a trophy after they win the fight. Thank you for the clarification!

[@Ahoge-dono]

You know what I was thinking when playing Scythe? This game needs more big-eyed adorable animals and friendship. Should of tried to get the full Hasbro collaboration.

[@RebelScm]

They did try. Hasbro said no. Hasbro missed out.

[@danton8302]

Wasn’t this supposed to be the My Little Pony version of the game, I remember seeing a variant of Scythe developed by the creator for his daughter, have a feeling Hazbro said no when he asked if he can publish it 😂

[@WatchItPlayed]

This is THAT game, by that designer - just without the MLP branding on it.

[@Calistake047]

Am I a weirdo for picking this version over grownup Scythe?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Not at all, play the games that interest you!

[@Hahahahaaahaahaa]

I really like this adaptation but, I'm going to be honest, I think this is a little much for a "My Little" version of Scythe. Yes there is slightly less to do and less units to control, but Scythe (though wonderful) has the most things to do possible, so "less" is relative." And the change to "if you're friendship is too low you can't gain trophies" seems really silly for a kids game.

[@Ogrecrusher]

I like the friendship rule, for a kids' game you don't want some meanie spending the whole game being spiteful. If you keep attacking people you literally can't win.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video! If it helped you make a decision about whether or not the game would be a good fit for you, then one way or the other, I am pleased!

[@raustzeal4212]

Why do you never include your opinion of the games you make videos on? I'd love to just know what you think is a good game. A top 10 bid or something?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Raust, thanks for the interest. I talk a bit about my feelings on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmGvp2uCfcaXg8U&t=10m55s

[@milevanfaent]

Didn't even mention that this was blatantly originally an MLP game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Didn't seem relevant to a tutorial video. Maybe in a review?

[@PantheraLeoKing]

How is that relevant to learning the game?