# Inventors of the South Tigris

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: #1451
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 4.47 / 5
- **Designers**: S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
- **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
- **Publishers**: Garphill Games, Mosaico Jogos, Pixie Games, Portal Games, Renegade Game Studios, Schwerkraft-Verlag
- **Categories**: Arabian, Dice, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, Track Movement, Worker Placement, Worker Placement with Dice Workers

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love heavy euros with rich historical themes and interconnected mechanics.Immersive and original historical themeVery satisfying creation cycleWell-integrated dice mechanicsHigh-quality componentsQuite a steep learning curveSignificant playtimeFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Imagine yourself in the heart of Baghdad around 850 AD, during the peak of the Abbasid Caliphate. The city is a magnet for the world's brightest minds: astronomers, mathematicians, and chemists gathering to push the boundaries of human knowledge. In Inventors of the South Tigris, you step into the shoes of one of these visionaries, striving to create contraptions and devices so ingenious that they earn a spot in the legendary House of Wisdom. But beware, the line between eternal glory and total oblivion is very thin!

The game is a true challenge for those who love thinking several steps ahead. Your goal is to accumulate the most Victory Points over four intense rounds. To achieve this, you'll need to master a creation cycle: first you invent, then build, test, and finally publish your devices. It's not just about the machine itself, but how you manage your resources. You'll need to train your craftspeople for better efficiency, upgrade your workshop, and dive into deep research to unlock new capabilities.

Beyond the technical side, there's the politics of science. You'll need to exert influence over the city's three scientific guilds to secure advantages and extra points. With a robust mix of worker placement (using dice!), deck building, and hand management, the game requires you to balance the luck of the dice with the precision of your planning. It's the kind of heavy 'euro' game where every decision impacts your engine. Can you orchestrate the perfect scientific breakthrough, or are your inventions destined to gather dust in the attic of history?

## FAQ
### Is the game very complex?
Yes, it's considered an 'Expert' game (4.47 weight on BGG), so be prepared to read the manual carefully or watch a tutorial.

### How long does a game take?
Expect to spend between 90 and 120 minutes, depending on the group's experience.

### Does it work well in solo mode?
Yes! The game has specific mechanics for those who want to tackle the challenge alone.

### Do the dice introduce too much luck?
Dice are used for allocation, but hand management and deck building allow you to mitigate luck through strategy.

### Who would I recommend this game to?
Players who enjoy complex resource management, medieval/Arabian themes, and the feeling of building a powerful game engine.

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