Collect and translate manuscripts in medieval Baghdad.
Vibe's take
Heavy, cerebral, deeply interlocking.
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.
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.
Players
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
4.1 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
7.0/10
Rank #506
3.6k ratings
Published
2023
Designed by
Shem Phillips, S J Macdonald
Published by
White Goblin Games, Mosaico Jogos, Reflexshop, Renegade Game Studios, Fever Games, Garphill Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Portal Games, Pixie Games, Primigenio
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