Scholars of the South Tigris
Collect and translate manuscripts in medieval Baghdad.
👥 1–4 players⏱ approx. 90 min🪄 Takes some learning14+
🧩 Solo mode★ 7.0 · BGG #486
Who it's for
Heavy euro enthusiasts who loved Viscounts and want more Garphill complexity.
Not for you if…
You find 4+ complexity ratings intimidating or want lighter games.
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Vibe's take
Heavy, cerebral, deeply interlocking.
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About this game
The heaviest of the West Kingdom trilogy. Scholars of the South Tigris sends you to 9th-century Baghdad to collect manuscripts, translate texts, and advance scientific knowledge. Dice-as-workers with a unique color-shifting mechanism, tech trees, and area influence combine into a deeply satisfying puzzle for experienced euro gamers.
Dice WorkersTech TreesSolo Mode
Get it
from $52
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Players
Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–4
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
4.1 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
7.0/10
Rank #486
3.8k ratings
Published
2023
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