# Scholars of the South Tigris: Kickstarter Translator Promo Cards ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 7.7 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 60-90 min - **Weight**: 2.00 / 5 - **Designers**: S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips - **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski - **Publishers**: Garphill Games, Pixie Games, Reflexshop - **Categories**: Arabian, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Rondel, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Worker Placement with Dice Workers ## Verdict If you already enjoy "Scholars of the South Tigris" and want a little extra variety, these promo cards are a nice treat!More translator optionsIncreases replayabilityEasy to integrateCollector's itemOnly 8 cardsSmall expansionFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey board game enthusiasts! If you're a fan of "Scholars of the South Tigris" and always looking for ways to spice up your games, check out this little addition! These are the "Translator Promo Cards," a small pack featuring 8 promotional cards that were first offered during the 2023 Kickstarter campaign. Think of them as a direct upgrade for your base game. Each of these cards introduces a new "Translator" for one of the 8 card stacks you're already familiar with in the game. Essentially, they bring more variety and new strategic possibilities for players who have already mastered the rules and want to explore new avenues of learning and influence on the board. It's not a massive expansion that changes everything, but it's that extra flavor that makes all the difference for those who enjoy optimizing every move and discovering new synergies. If you're a fan of "The South Tigris Trilogy" and enjoy the deck-building, hand management, and dice worker placement mechanics, these cards are a great find to add an extra boost to your sessions. They fit perfectly within the original game's design, adding a touch of novelty without overly complicating the learning curve. For those seeking more replayability and a cool collector's item, they're definitely worth checking out! ## FAQ ### Do these cards significantly change "Scholars of the South Tigris"? They add more variety to the available translators, which can slightly alter strategies, but they don't change the core rules of the base game. ### Do I need the base game "Scholars of the South Tigris" to use these cards? Yes, absolutely! These are promotional cards that function as an expansion and require the base game to be played. ### How many cards are included in this promo pack? There are 8 cards in total, each representing a new translator for one of the game's card stacks. ### Are they difficult to integrate into a game? No, integration is quite simple. Just shuffle each new translator card into its corresponding stack in the base game. ### Are these cards for new or experienced players? They are best suited for players who already know and enjoy "Scholars of the South Tigris," as they add complexity and variety without a tutorial. ### Where can I get these cards now? Originally, they were offered during a Kickstarter campaign. You might find them in specialized stores or on the secondary market.