Renegade Game Studios Scholars of the South Tigris Board Game

Step into the Golden Age of the Abbasid Caliphate with Scholars of the South Tigris. Set around 830 AD, you take on the role of a scholar tasked by the Caliph to collect scientific manuscripts from across the known world. To succeed, you must navigate the House of Wisdom, increasing your influence while hiring skilled linguists to translate foreign scrolls into Arabic. This stand-alone game offers a deep strategic experience where every decision matters. You will build a unique engine by balancing the pursuit of knowledge with the need for political influence. The game features a shared resource system of scrolls and translators, creating tension and positive interaction between players as you compete to become the most renowned scholar. Whether you are playing with friends or testing your skills in the solo mode, the variety of research tracks and components ensures a fresh experience every time you sit down to play.