# Scholars of the South Tigris ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 8.0 - **BGG Rank**: #492 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 60-90 min - **Weight**: 4.13 / 5 - **Designers**: S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips - **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski - **Publishers**: Garphill Games, Fever Games, Mosaico Jogos, Pixie Games, Portal Games, Primigenio, Reflexshop, Renegade Game Studios, Schwerkraft-Verlag, White Goblin Games - **Categories**: Arabian, Medieval - **Mechanics**: Action Retrieval, Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Income, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Worker Placement with Dice Workers ## Verdict Perfect for those who love dense, complex euros; the progression system is extremely satisfying.Immersive and rich historical themeMasterfully integrated mechanicsConstant sense of evolutionHigh-quality componentsQuite a steep learning curveGames can run longFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Imagine yourself at the height of the Abbasid Caliphate, around 830 AD. The atmosphere is one of intellectual fervor, and the Caliph aims to make Baghdad the world's center of knowledge. This is where you come in: as one of the sharpest minds of the era, your mission is to hunt for rare scientific manuscripts from across the known world and bring them to the famous House of Wisdom. However, simply owning the scroll isn't enough; you'll need to hire skilled linguists to translate these foreign texts into Arabic, turning raw curiosities into actual science. The game is an exercise in balance. You must expand your influence within the House of Wisdom while managing your resources to ensure you don't neglect wisdom in pursuit of technical knowledge. The competition is fierce, and victory depends on who can score most efficiently. You earn victory points by translating scrolls, advancing along science and mathematics tracks, influencing the three guilds, and retiring your translators after years of faithful service. In terms of gameplay, get ready for a robust 'euro'. You'll deal with worker placement using dice, deck and bag building, and strategic hand management. It's the kind of game where every decision matters and efficiency is key. The match ends once all four caliph cards are revealed, crowning the greatest scholar of the era. If you enjoy games with strategic depth, a palpable sense of progression, and an immersive theme, Scholars of the South Tigris is a perfect fit. It's for those who love thinking several turns ahead and optimizing every small action to ensure their library is the most envied in the empire. ## FAQ ### Is the game hard to learn? Yes, it's classified as 'Expert'. The learning curve is steep, so I recommend reading the manual carefully or watching a tutorial before your first game. ### How long does a game take? Generally between 60 and 90 minutes, though it may take longer if the group isn't familiar with the rules. ### Do I need to know English to play? Very little. There is minimal text, and what exists is easily memorizable, making language dependency low. ### How many players is it for? 1 to 4 players. It works well in any configuration, including the solo mode. ### What is the overall feel of the game? It's an optimization game. 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