Scrybe (Alternatively)
| The Card Game of Sacrifice | |
| Designers | Keith Smith, John Smith, Hiroshi Nakamura |
|---|---|
| Publishers |
Nintendo Spin Master |
| Release date | July 19, 1997 |
| Type | Collectible card game |
| Players | 2 to 4 |
| Skills required | |
| Age range | 13 and up |
Scrybe: The Card Game of Sacrifice (犠牲の骨牌スクライブ Gisei no Karuta Sukuraibu?) is a Japanese-Canadian Collectible Card Game. Co-developed between gaming giant Nintendo and toy company Spin Master, Scrybe was Spin Master's first major hit. Played by at least 25 million players, Scrybe continues to be big source of revenue for both companies, with the game making more than $1 Billion dollars in 2023.
A player in Scrybe takes the role of the titular Scrybe, magicians capable of turning various creatures and objects into cards. Players play cards by sacrificing weaker one, and use items and followers to assist their battles. By damaging their opponents, Scrybes tip the Scales of Fate in their favor, the goal of the game is to swing in into the player's side. The creatures, items, and followers are represented by various cards in the Scrbye's deck, of which there must be at least 30 (20 in the Quick Play format). The Game was heavily inspired by Magic the Gathering, with a greater emphasis on sacrificing cards to summon creatures.
Scrybe can be played by 2 two 4 players, in both solo and team formats. Online version of the game exist, including Scrybe to Go. There are various rule formats, including Quick Play, Super Scrybe official and unlimited. New cards are released on a regular basis through expansion packs, and there exists various torunament organized by the Council of Scrybes.