Inventors of the South Tigris – Stand-alone Strategy Game by Renegade Game Studios (1-4 players, Ages 14+)

Step into 850 AD Baghdad

In Inventors of the South Tigris, you take on the role of a bold innovator at the House of Wisdom, where a bustling metropolis of scholars sets the stage for clever contraptions. Your objective is to earn the most victory points by Inventing, Building, Testing, and Publishing Devices, while training craftspeople, expanding workshops, researching new ideas, and influencing three scientific Guilds. The theme blends historical atmosphere with the thrill of invention, inviting you to imagine copper dice clattering, parchment maps, and brass gears turning as ideas become real.

Key mechanisms and depth

• Clever dice mechanisms that let you customize your pool each turn, shaping your plan on the fly
• An innovative resource management system that upskills craftspeople as you build and publish devices
• Massive replayability through variability, depth, and multiple paths to victory
• Built-in solo mode that is intuitive and easy to use for independent play
• Active player interactions and off-turn benefits via shared infrastructure

As you play, you balance the timing of inventions and the scale of your workshops. Develop your devices, then test and publish them to gain points, while training craftspeople and upgrading your facilities. Influencing the three Guilds adds another layer of strategy, with choices that ripple across the table.

The components and layout are designed for quick setup and clear scoring, with a tactile feel to dice and cards that echoes the era's craftsmanship. The shared infrastructure encourages interaction, and off-turn benefits let you feel the pulse of the game even when it's not your turn.

What you get out of the game

• Deep strategy with multiple viable paths to victory
• Accessible solo mode for focused practice or quiet nights
• Rich theme blending Abbasid history with inventive flavor
• High replayability due to varied starting setups and evolving strategies

Inventors of the South Tigris scales from 1 to 4 players, and the solo mode is built in for easy setup. If you enjoy dice drafting, resource management, and a thematic, competitive puzzle, this stand-alone entry offers a compelling option within the South Tigris universe.