{"product_id":"scholars-of-the-south-tigris-stand-alone-strategy-game-by-renegade-game-studios","title":"Scholars of the South Tigris — Stand-Alone Strategy Game by Renegade Game Studios","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the Abbasid Caliphate around 830 AD with Scholars of the South Tigris, a new stand‑alone game from Renegade Game Studios. Designed for 1–4 players and typically taking 60–90 minutes, this title invites you to build influence in the House of Wisdom while translating foreign scrolls into Arabic. The setup offers a tactile, tactile feel as you draw from bags, place dice, and mix colors to power your actions. The Golden Age of knowledge comes alive through choices that reward thoughtful planning and strategic risk, all within a beautifully themed tableau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Scholars of the South Tigris unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew stand-alone game in the South Tigris trilogy, ready to play without needing the previous entries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe combination of bag building, dice placement, color mixing, and \"workers for mitigation\" creates a distinct, table‑level experience that blends several mechanics into one flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSix unique research tracks paired with a broad assortment of scrolls and translators packs provide hours of replayability and fresh setups in every session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe shared resource system of scrolls and translators fosters positive interaction and tension between players, influencing choices and pacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntuitive and easy to use solo mode, with four levels of difficulty to tailor the challenge against a thoughtful AI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGameplay at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEngine-building focus: grow your capabilities by combining resources and actions across turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDie-driven action selection: dice placement determines which tasks you can tackle this round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor mixing and translation tasks: convert foreign manuscripts into Arabic to advance your position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShared scrolls and translators create dynamic interaction, where timing and pacing matter just as much as personal progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re gathered around a table with friends or enjoying a quiet night with the family, Scholars of the South Tigris offers a balanced rhythm of planning, interaction, and discovery. The stand-alone design means you can jump in right away, while the rich thematic backdrop and varied component set a strong sense of immersion. The solo mode provides a structured path for solo play, letting you test strategies at your own pace, and the four difficulty levels ensure a scalable challenge as you improve. This game is designed to spark conversation and shared decision making, all while you chase your own scholarly ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What type of players is Scholars of the South Tigris best suited for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Ideal for 1–4 players who enjoy engine-building, resource management, and thematic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is there a solo mode and how many difficulty levels are included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, there is a solo mode with four difficulty levels for scalable challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Renegade Game Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930075050366,"sku":"B0CHZ45SY6","price":95.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1317\/4398\/files\/renegade-game-studios-scholars-south-tigris-box-cover.jpg?v=1771229672","url":"https:\/\/playvia.co.uk\/products\/scholars-of-the-south-tigris-stand-alone-strategy-game-by-renegade-game-studios","provider":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}