Duel of Meloch^*

Duel of Meloch is a standalone duel by Jamey Stegmaier that merges Scythe and Expeditions into a 45-minute head-to-head game for 1 to 2 players aged 14 and up (German edition: Feuerland Spiele). If you know either game, you can sit down and play.

What's it about?

One player uses the Scythe rules and components, including a new faction and player mat. The other uses the Expeditions rules, with a new mech, character and companion. Each side only needs to know its own game, and you need nothing beyond this box.

How it plays

The fight takes place in a tight space: a new double-sided map with just 10 locations and 2 lakes. You race to place 4 stars on a new double-sided Triumph Track, so every turn counts. The devious Meloch keeps it close by giving your opponent a small boost each time you place a star.

What makes it special?

• All existing Scythe factions, player mats, encounter and factory cards are compatible.
• So are all existing Expeditions mechs, characters, companions and many discovery cards.
• In turn it adds to both games: 3 factory cards, 6 encounter cards and 60 new combat cards for Scythe, plus 30 discovery cards for Expeditions.

Who is it for?

Couples and duos where one loves Scythe and the other Expeditions. A solo mode is listed as well.

Conclusion

A clever bridge between two Stegmaier games that adds value to both. If you know neither, expect to learn two rule sets.